GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On performance, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,002 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€1,389
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+186% Tensor Cores (320 vs 112)
+43% RT Cores (40 vs 28)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Price
€387
Performance
18%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+40% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,560)

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB starts at $387 EUR against $1,389 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~259% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still sits about $890 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB draws just 170W versus 215W for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 360 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB stretches your money further for near-identical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

They're very close on raw performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER worth the extra $1,002 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 12GB
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 12nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,5603,584
Ray Tracing Cores4028
Tensor / AI Cores320112

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Base Clock1,605 MHz1,320 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz1,777 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 12GB
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit192-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps15 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s360 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 12GB
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP215 W170 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Feb 2021