GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, leading by roughly 88% in our performance index.

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16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Price
€443
Performance
30%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+153% Bandwidth (608 GB/s vs 240 GB/s)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+71% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 3,584)

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 88% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. 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.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB pulls less power (170W vs 290W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3070 Ti draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is faster — 608 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the faster card by about 88%. 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 3070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 88% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

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 8GB.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBGeForce 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 8GBGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Base Clock1,320 MHz1,575 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz1,770 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed15 Gbps19 Gbps
Bandwidth240 GB/s608 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

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