GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is out front, significantly faster, roughly 25% up on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Value tips toward the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, though: $224 EUR cheaper for what you get.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 4,864 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti also has more RT cores (48 vs 38) and more AI cores (192 vs 152), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti starts at $490 EUR against $714 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~17% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still sits about $91 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti still sits about $115 EUR above its $599 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti sips power at 200W next to the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 290W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is faster — 608 GB/s versus 448 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,864 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 152 | 192✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 1,575 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 1,770 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 608 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W✓ | 290 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Dec 2020 | May 2021 |