GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the cheaper option by $551 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. 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 8GB. 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.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB currently lists from $394 EUR, $551 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop at $945 EUR.
Power & Efficiency
At 125W against 170W, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card by about 44%. 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 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop worth the extra $551 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | 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 8GB | 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 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | 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 |