GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. But the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $333 CAD for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,432 on the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti currently lists from $270 CAD, $333 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB at $603 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~74% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 170W against 180W, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.