GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3070 is the clear winner, offering 27.6% better value than GeForce RTX 4060.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out significantly faster — about 35% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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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 35% 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.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4060 currently lists from $500 EUR, $29 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3070 at $529 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 28%. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $201 EUR above its $299 EUR MSRP.
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 — 448 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — 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 all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 4060 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the GeForce RTX 4060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 4060?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 worth the extra $29 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4060?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888✓ | 3,072 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 24 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184✓ | 96 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,830 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,460 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 17 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 272 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 220 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Jun 2023 |
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