GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 21% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $596 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is significantly faster, around 21% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop packs 5,120 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop currently lists from $590 GBP, $596 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop at $1,186 GBP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is the gentler choice at 115W versus 125W. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 125W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card by about 21%. 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 3070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop worth the extra $596 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,120✓ | 3,072 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40✓ | 24 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160✓ | 96 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 1,470 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 125 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Feb 2023 |