GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 3070 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1440p gaming. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3070 currently lists from $520 CAD, $78 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB at $598 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 15%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB still sits about $199 CAD above its $399 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 160W against 220W, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 3070 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 4060 Ti 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.