GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2070 currently lists from $260 CAD, $343 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB at $603 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 132%. The GeForce RTX 2070 is trading below its $499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2070's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 2070 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.