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 $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅7.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅21.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 152).

Trade-offs

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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅7.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅21.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 152).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 7.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 9.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 184 vs 152 Tensor cores.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 is about 25.1% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 7.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 9.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 Ti make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $399 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 9.2% higher G3D Mark and 7.9% more 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 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	152 FPS	158 FPS
medium	137 FPS	140 FPS
high	118 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	134 FPS
medium	107 FPS	109 FPS
high	91 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	80 FPS
medium	65 FPS	67 FPS
high	50 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	425 FPS	470 FPS
medium	366 FPS	405 FPS
high	296 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	294 FPS
medium	229 FPS	246 FPS
high	190 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	141 FPS
medium	114 FPS	120 FPS
high	96 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	83 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	859 FPS	885 FPS
medium	693 FPS	712 FPS
high	602 FPS	619 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	499 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	692 FPS
medium	529 FPS	557 FPS
high	452 FPS	473 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	374 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	479 FPS
medium	346 FPS	388 FPS
high	275 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	249 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	580 FPS	600 FPS
medium	514 FPS	527 FPS
high	424 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	489 FPS
medium	427 FPS	433 FPS
high	335 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	292 FPS
medium	266 FPS	270 FPS
high	234 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	200 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

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

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 9.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 152 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	20,312	22,172+9%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864	5888+21%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+25%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1725 MHz+4%
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	152	184+21%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	5.8 MB+21%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	46+21%
Tensor Cores	152	184+21%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
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 GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
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). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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). 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).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
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's 220W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	200W-9%	220W
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	242mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	100.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 20% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 14.6% better value.