GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out significantly faster β about 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 220W, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 β 448 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) β which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 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?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster card by about 27%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β particularly VRAM and power draw β and check current stock before buying.