GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 3070 is out front, noticeably faster, roughly 13% up on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 4,864 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The GeForce RTX 3070 also has more RT cores (46 vs 38) and more AI cores (184 vs 152), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti starts at $349 EUR against $391 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the lighter draw at 200W against the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W, making it the easier card to power and cool. The GeForce RTX 3070 draws more in absolute terms but squeezes out more performance per watt, so budget for a beefier PSU if you go that route.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 3070?
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 3060 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,864 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 152 | 184✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 1,500 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 1,725 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W✓ | 220 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Dec 2020 | Sep 2020 |