GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, leading by roughly 13% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $148 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the clear winner, offering 35.9% better value than GeForce RTX 3070.
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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 $280 EUR against $428 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3070. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~36% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. 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 pulls less power (200W vs 220W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 3070?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |