GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, leading by roughly 28% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is significantly faster, around 28% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop packs 5,120 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop also has more RT cores (40 vs 28) and more AI cores (160 vs 112), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop draws just 125W versus 170W for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 360 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 40✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 160✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz✓ | 1,560 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W | 125 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Jan 2021 |
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