GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently lists from $317 GBP, $232 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 2070 at $549 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 131%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 2070 is the gentler choice at 175W versus 200W. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 200W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is roughly 2 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 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3060 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 2070 if you find it at a steep discount.