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

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 160), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌47.8% higher power demand at 170W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅6.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅42.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (160 vs 112).
✅Draws 115W instead of 170W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅6.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅42.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (160 vs 112).
✅Draws 115W instead of 170W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 160), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌47.8% higher power demand at 170W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile better than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 6.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 35.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 160 vs 112 Tensor cores.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 35.5% more raw performance headroom and 42.9% more ray-tracing hardware. 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 3070 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 6.9% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 35.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $329 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
1080p
low	149 FPS	132 FPS
medium	131 FPS	114 FPS
high	118 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	106 FPS
medium	104 FPS	88 FPS
high	92 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	47 FPS
medium	58 FPS	41 FPS
high	39 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	25 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
1080p
low	354 FPS	360 FPS
medium	310 FPS	315 FPS
high	249 FPS	263 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	258 FPS
medium	196 FPS	219 FPS
high	160 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	131 FPS
medium	94 FPS	113 FPS
high	77 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
1080p
low	765 FPS	836 FPS
medium	612 FPS	683 FPS
high	510 FPS	592 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	512 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	648 FPS
medium	432 FPS	526 FPS
high	366 FPS	447 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	379 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	420 FPS
medium	298 FPS	338 FPS
high	221 FPS	272 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	213 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
1080p
low	523 FPS	290 FPS
medium	452 FPS	254 FPS
high	383 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	224 FPS
medium	371 FPS	201 FPS
high	298 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	132 FPS
medium	259 FPS	113 FPS
high	225 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	71 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,025 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile's 23,025 — the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile leads by 35.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 5,120 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 15.97 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 40 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) with 112 Tensor cores vs 160.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	16,995	23,025+35%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584	5120+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	15.97 TFLOPS+25%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+14%	1560 MHz
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	112	160+43%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	5 MB+43%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	40+43%
Tensor Cores	112	160+43%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
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)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) — a 24.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	448 GB/s+24%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile's 115W — a 38.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 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	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
TDP	170W	115W-32%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	200.2+100%