G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

Why buy it

✅89.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 152).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅22.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 89.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅89.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 152).

Why buy it

✅22.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 89.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than GeForce RTX 2070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 22.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 26.4% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018, 26.4% more raw performance headroom, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about $200 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 22.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 26.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 89.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 2070 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $599 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 2070 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	152 FPS	152 FPS
medium	134 FPS	137 FPS
high	117 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	131 FPS
medium	107 FPS	107 FPS
high	91 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	77 FPS
medium	63 FPS	65 FPS
high	48 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	321 FPS	425 FPS
medium	269 FPS	366 FPS
high	219 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	272 FPS
medium	182 FPS	229 FPS
high	150 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	133 FPS
medium	105 FPS	114 FPS
high	85 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	723 FPS	859 FPS
medium	578 FPS	693 FPS
high	482 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	362 FPS	457 FPS
1440p
low	542 FPS	658 FPS
medium	434 FPS	529 FPS
high	362 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	434 FPS
medium	289 FPS	346 FPS
high	241 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	221 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	434 FPS	580 FPS
medium	367 FPS	514 FPS
high	297 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	257 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	361 FPS	478 FPS
medium	309 FPS	427 FPS
high	239 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	290 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	285 FPS
medium	170 FPS	266 FPS
high	158 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	195 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2070 scores 16,068 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 26.4%. The GeForce RTX 2070 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 288 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	16,068	20,312+26%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	4864+111%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.465 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+117%
Boost Clock	1620 MHz	1665 MHz+3%
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	144	152+6%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	4.8 MB+109%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	36	38+6%
Tensor Cores	288+89%	152

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 13.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	175W-13%	200W
Recommended PSU	550W-8%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	242mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	91.8	101.6+11%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 33.4% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.8 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 89.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).