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 SLI (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅79.0% more average FPS across 49 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).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

2016

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅79.0% more average FPS across 49 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).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 averages 79.0% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 17,790 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 3060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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 79.0% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (16,995 vs 17,790). 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 GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) 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 3060 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 GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	120 FPS	149 FPS
medium	105 FPS	131 FPS
high	88 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	126 FPS
medium	90 FPS	104 FPS
high	73 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	67 FPS
medium	52 FPS	58 FPS
high	35 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	32 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	120 FPS	354 FPS
medium	92 FPS	310 FPS
high	70 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	66 FPS	222 FPS
medium	44 FPS	196 FPS
high	31 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	22 FPS	110 FPS
medium	15 FPS	94 FPS
high	12 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	60 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	657 FPS	765 FPS
medium	534 FPS	612 FPS
high	462 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	398 FPS	382 FPS
1440p
low	472 FPS	535 FPS
medium	391 FPS	432 FPS
high	332 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	278 FPS	287 FPS
4K
low	305 FPS	367 FPS
medium	253 FPS	298 FPS
high	198 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	176 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	391 FPS	523 FPS
medium	332 FPS	452 FPS
high	274 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	324 FPS	428 FPS
medium	275 FPS	371 FPS
high	208 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	279 FPS
medium	132 FPS	259 FPS
high	116 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	186 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1443 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 240W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 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

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) scores 17,790 and the GeForce RTX 3060 reaches 16,995 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	17,790+5%	16,995
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4096+14%	3584
Boost Clock	1645 MHz	1777 MHz+8%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)	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 SLI (móvel) 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 SLI (móvel)) 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 SLI (móvel)	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 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12 (12_1)	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 (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) 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 SLI (móvel)) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)	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 SLI (móvel) draws 240W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 34.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	240W	170W-29%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75-12%
Perf/Watt	74.1	100.0+35%