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 significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, leading by roughly 25% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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VS
Price
€437
Performance
24%
VRAM
8 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
+36% Bandwidth (608 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
+26% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 4,864)
+26% RT Cores (48 vs 38)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 4,864 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti also has more RT cores (48 vs 38) and more AI cores (192 vs 152), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti starts at $437 EUR against $443 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 23%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws just 200W versus 290W for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is faster — 608 GB/s versus 448 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 25% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 $6 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

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

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

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 Ti.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Process NodeSamsung 8nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)4,8646,144
Ray Tracing Cores3848
Tensor / AI Cores152192

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Base Clock1,410 MHz1,575 MHz
Boost Clock1,665 MHz1,770 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps19 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s608 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP200 W290 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedDec 2020May 2021