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 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 170W instead of 285W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 39.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅88.2% more average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌67.6% higher power demand at 285W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 170W instead of 285W, a 115W reduction.

Why buy it

✅88.2% more average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 39.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌67.6% higher power demand at 285W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER better than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER averages 88.2% more FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,828 vs 13,170 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a 2024 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2022, 141.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 6 GB, and 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. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $799 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 88.2% more estimated average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data and 141.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 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 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
1080p
low	109 FPS	282 FPS
medium	98 FPS	271 FPS
high	84 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	252 FPS
medium	83 FPS	214 FPS
high	70 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	148 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	147 FPS
medium	43 FPS	123 FPS
high	30 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
1080p
low	357 FPS	719 FPS
medium	310 FPS	580 FPS
high	248 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	529 FPS
medium	190 FPS	430 FPS
high	154 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	277 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	255 FPS
medium	89 FPS	214 FPS
high	72 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	163 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
1080p
low	593 FPS	999 FPS
medium	474 FPS	999 FPS
high	395 FPS	955 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	716 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	976 FPS
medium	356 FPS	859 FPS
high	296 FPS	716 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	537 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	573 FPS
medium	237 FPS	489 FPS
high	198 FPS	430 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	358 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
1080p
low	565 FPS	962 FPS
medium	474 FPS	817 FPS
high	395 FPS	726 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	651 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	753 FPS
medium	356 FPS	630 FPS
high	296 FPS	548 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	483 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	509 FPS
medium	237 FPS	438 FPS
high	198 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	341 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. 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: 13,170 points.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2340 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 8448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 66 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,828 points. Launch price was $799.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 31,828 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER leads by 141.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 8,448 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 44.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 66 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER) with 112 Tensor cores vs 264.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
G3D Mark Score	13,170	31,828+142%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584	8448+136%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	44.1 TFLOPS+246%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2610 MHz+47%
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	264+136%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	8.3 MB+137%
L2 Cache	3 MB	48 MB+1500%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	66+136%
Tensor Cores	112	264+136%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 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 Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
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)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	672 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	48 MB+1500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 8th gen (Dual) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC 8th gen (Dual)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 285W — a 50.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER). Power connectors: Mobile vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
TDP	170W-40%	285W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	Mobile	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	—	310mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	3
Temp (Load)	75°C	72°C-4%
Perf/Watt	77.5	111.7+44%