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 4070 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, leading by roughly 161% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 161% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti packs 7,680 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB pulls less power (170W vs 285W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. 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 4070 Ti's memory is faster — 504 GB/s versus 360 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (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 12GB or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the faster card by about 161%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 7,680✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 60✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 240✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,610 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 504 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W✓ | 285 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Jan 2023 |
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