GPU Comparison
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On performance, the GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $191 GBP cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB starts at $359 GBP against $549 GBP for the GeForce RTX 2070. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~53% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2070's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2070's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB stretches your money further for near-identical performance.