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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB comes out noticeably faster — about 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $594 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop currently lists from $590 GBP, $594 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB at $1,184 GBP. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still sits about $685 GBP above its $499 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 125W against 160W, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 288 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 Ti 16GB 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 Ti 16GB?
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the faster card by about 13%. 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 4060 Ti 16GB better than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $594 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,120✓ | 4,352 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40✓ | 34 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160✓ | 136 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | May 2023 |
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