GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, leading by roughly 44% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the cheaper option by $1,278 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop packs 4,608 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB starts at $417 GBP against $1,695 GBP for the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $88 GBP above its $329 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 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. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is the faster card by about 44%. 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 4070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop worth the extra $1,278 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 4,608✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 36✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 144✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 1,395 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,175 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 256 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 170 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Feb 2023 |