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GPU Comparison

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

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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop, leading by roughly 33% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the cheaper option by $9,463 AED.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
Price
AED 10,813
Performance
12/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+7% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 240 GB/s)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Price
AED 1,350✓
Performance
16/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+Infinity% RT Cores (28 vs 0)
+Infinity% Tensor Cores (112 vs 0)
+75% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,048)
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB starts at $1,350 AED against $10,813 AED for the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $1,021 AED above its $329 AED MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop draws just 115W versus 170W for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the faster card by about 33%. 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 GTX 1070 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop 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.

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop worth the extra $9,463 AED over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB comes out ahead.

Can the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop handle ray tracing?

Only the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has dedicated ray-tracing cores; the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop lacks them, so ray-traced games will run far better on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopGeForce RTX 3060 8GB
ArchitecturePascalAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 16nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,0483,584✓
Ray Tracing Cores028✓
Tensor / AI Cores0112✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopGeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Base Clock1,442 MHz✓1,320 MHz
Boost Clock1,645 MHz1,777 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopGeForce RTX 3060 8GB
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit✓128-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps15 Gbps✓
Bandwidth256 GB/s✓240 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopGeForce RTX 3060 8GB
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP115 W✓170 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedAug 2016Feb 2021
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