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

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 38.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 290W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

2021

Why buy it

✅9.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅26.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 152).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌45% higher power demand at 290W vs 200W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 38.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 290W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅9.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅26.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 152).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌45% higher power demand at 290W vs 200W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 14.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 192 vs 152 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, 14.7% more raw performance headroom, and 26.3% 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 Ti is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is probably the smarter buy today for most people. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is about 50.1% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 9.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 14.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 50.1% more on MSRP for only 9.3% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $399 MSRP, you are saving about $200 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 3070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
1080p
low	152 FPS	160 FPS
medium	137 FPS	143 FPS
high	118 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	135 FPS
medium	107 FPS	110 FPS
high	91 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	81 FPS
medium	65 FPS	69 FPS
high	50 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
1080p
low	425 FPS	495 FPS
medium	366 FPS	424 FPS
high	296 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	300 FPS
medium	229 FPS	249 FPS
high	190 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	185 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	139 FPS
medium	114 FPS	118 FPS
high	96 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	82 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
1080p
low	859 FPS	880 FPS
medium	693 FPS	709 FPS
high	602 FPS	616 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	524 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	692 FPS
medium	529 FPS	558 FPS
high	452 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	393 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	479 FPS
medium	346 FPS	388 FPS
high	275 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	262 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
1080p
low	580 FPS	595 FPS
medium	514 FPS	520 FPS
high	424 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	380 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	486 FPS
medium	427 FPS	429 FPS
high	335 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	290 FPS
medium	266 FPS	267 FPS
high	234 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	198 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 3070 Ti

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 3070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,295 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 23,295 — the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti leads by 14.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) with 152 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	20,312	23,295+15%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864	6144+26%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+34%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1770 MHz+6%
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	152	192+26%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	6 MB+25%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	48+26%
Tensor Cores	152	192+26%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 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 video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 608 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — a 35.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	608 GB/s+36%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 290W — a 36.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 78°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
TDP	200W-31%	290W
Recommended PSU	600W-20%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-4%	78°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+27%	80.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 33.4% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 38.9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 30.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).