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 3070 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 67% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
€387
Performance
18%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Price
€443
Performance
30%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+71% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 3,584)
+71% RT Cores (48 vs 28)
+71% Tensor Cores (192 vs 112)

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 67% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti also has more RT cores (48 vs 28) and more AI cores (192 vs 112), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB currently lists from $387 EUR, $56 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti at $443 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 45%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 170W against 290W, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is also faster — 608 GB/s versus 360 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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 3060 12GB if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 67% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti worth the extra $56 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

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.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Process NodeSamsung 8nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,5846,144
Ray Tracing Cores2848
Tensor / AI Cores112192

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Base Clock1,320 MHz1,575 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz1,770 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed15 Gbps19 Gbps
Bandwidth360 GB/s608 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP170 W290 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedFeb 2021May 2021