GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, leading by roughly 29% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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Price
Β£317
Perf Index
24%
Value Score
0.076
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP200W
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Price
Β£350
Perf Index
31%
Value Score
0.089
VRAM8GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP290W

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 4,864 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti also has more RT cores (48 vs 38) and more AI cores (192 vs 152), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti starts at $317 GBP against $350 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 17%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws just 200W versus 290W for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt β€” so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is faster β€” 608 GB/s versus 448 GB/s β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 29% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti worth the extra $33 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Often yes β€” despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.