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 38% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. But the GeForce GTX 1070 is the better value, undercutting it by $383 CAD for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1070
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce GTX 1070.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1070 currently lists from $220 CAD, $383 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB at $603 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~98% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1070 is the gentler choice at 150W versus 170W. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 170W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. 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 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 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 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.