GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop and GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 28% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $85 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is significantly faster, around 28% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop packs 4,608 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop currently lists from $85 CAD, $85 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop at $170 CAD.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is the faster card by about 28%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop worth the extra $85 CAD over the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,840 | 4,608✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 36✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 144✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 1,395 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,425 MHz | 2,175 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 115 W | 115 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Feb 2023 |