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 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅5.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (152 vs 144).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌73.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅1.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 200W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (144 vs 152), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅5.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (152 vs 144).

Why buy it

✅1.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 200W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌73.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (144 vs 152), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile averages 1.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 20,312 vs 20,702 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, plus much lower power draw (115W vs 200W).

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

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $399 MSRP. GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 1.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (115W vs 200W), and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $399 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

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 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
1080p
low	152 FPS	160 FPS
medium	137 FPS	146 FPS
high	118 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	135 FPS
medium	107 FPS	113 FPS
high	91 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	86 FPS
medium	65 FPS	73 FPS
high	50 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
1080p
low	425 FPS	393 FPS
medium	366 FPS	339 FPS
high	296 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	227 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	259 FPS
medium	229 FPS	214 FPS
high	190 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	148 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	123 FPS
medium	114 FPS	106 FPS
high	96 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
1080p
low	859 FPS	811 FPS
medium	693 FPS	661 FPS
high	602 FPS	587 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	466 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	619 FPS
medium	529 FPS	499 FPS
high	452 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	349 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	396 FPS
medium	346 FPS	316 FPS
high	275 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	206 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
1080p
low	580 FPS	626 FPS
medium	514 FPS	546 FPS
high	424 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	435 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	525 FPS
medium	427 FPS	457 FPS
high	335 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	349 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	323 FPS
medium	266 FPS	291 FPS
high	234 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	233 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

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.

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,702 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 and the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile reaches 20,702 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 15.62 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) with 152 Tensor cores vs 144.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	20,312	20,702+2%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864+6%	4608
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+4%	15.62 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1695 MHz+2%
ROPs	80+67%	48
TMUs	152+6%	144
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+7%	4.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores	38+6%	36
Tensor Cores	152+6%	144

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile's 115W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
TDP	200W	115W-43%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	180.0+77%