GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB comes out marginally faster — about 7% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070.

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VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070
Price
€644
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+157% Tensor Cores (288 vs 112)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+87% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 240 GB/s)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+56% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,304)
+10% Boost Clock (1,777 MHz vs 1,620 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is marginally faster, around 7% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 2070's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 2070?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is marginally faster, roughly 7% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

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

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 12nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,3043,584
Ray Tracing Cores3628
Tensor / AI Cores288112

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Base Clock1,410 MHz1,320 MHz
Boost Clock1,620 MHz1,777 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps15 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s240 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP175 W170 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2018Feb 2021