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 GTX 1070 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, leading by roughly 50% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the cheaper option by $2,192 AED.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 2,432 on the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti starts at $2,007 AED against $4,199 AED for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still sits about $1,558 AED above its $449 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (192-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the faster card by about 50%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop worth the extra $2,192 AED over the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,432 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz✓ | 1,425 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256.3 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Jan 2021 |