GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3060

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 GTX 1070 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 170W, a 120W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅78.1% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌240% higher power demand at 170W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

2025

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 170W, a 120W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅78.1% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌240% higher power demand at 170W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 78.1% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data, 62.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2021, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 4nm 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $329 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 78.1% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 62.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 170W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 170W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 62.4% higher G3D Mark and 78.1% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 GTX 1070 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	133 FPS	149 FPS
medium	115 FPS	131 FPS
high	101 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	126 FPS
medium	95 FPS	104 FPS
high	80 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	67 FPS
medium	58 FPS	58 FPS
high	41 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	32 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	121 FPS	354 FPS
medium	92 FPS	310 FPS
high	70 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	222 FPS
medium	44 FPS	196 FPS
high	33 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	110 FPS
medium	17 FPS	94 FPS
high	14 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	60 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	471 FPS	765 FPS
medium	377 FPS	612 FPS
high	314 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	382 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	535 FPS
medium	283 FPS	432 FPS
high	235 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	287 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	367 FPS
medium	188 FPS	298 FPS
high	157 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	176 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	417 FPS	523 FPS
medium	338 FPS	452 FPS
high	285 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	428 FPS
medium	270 FPS	371 FPS
high	208 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	279 FPS
medium	124 FPS	259 FPS
high	109 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	186 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 3060

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) scores 10,465 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 62.4%. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	10,465	16,995+62%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4608+29%	3584
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+42%	1777 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	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 GTX 1070 (Mobile) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 40.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	360 GB/s+41%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12	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 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	50W-71%	170W
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	209.3+109%	100.0