GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile

2022Core: 915 MHzBoost: 1410 MHz

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RTX 4060 Ti
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 3070 Ti Mobile

2022

Why buy it

  • 29.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (176 vs 136).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • 21.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 176), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 21.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 28.5% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 28.5% more raw performance headroom, 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, and a 5nm 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 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 21.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 28.5% 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 3070 Ti Mobile still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 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 4060 Ti 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low130 FPS177 FPS
medium112 FPS162 FPS
high93 FPS142 FPS
ultra64 FPS124 FPS
1440p
low105 FPS143 FPS
medium87 FPS118 FPS
high66 FPS101 FPS
ultra46 FPS93 FPS
4K
low47 FPS93 FPS
medium41 FPS79 FPS
high29 FPS66 FPS
ultra24 FPS59 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low364 FPS433 FPS
medium318 FPS363 FPS
high264 FPS294 FPS
ultra224 FPS240 FPS
1440p
low261 FPS278 FPS
medium218 FPS238 FPS
high186 FPS194 FPS
ultra151 FPS161 FPS
4K
low129 FPS123 FPS
medium111 FPS102 FPS
high95 FPS84 FPS
ultra72 FPS65 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low793 FPS855 FPS
medium634 FPS693 FPS
high529 FPS609 FPS
ultra396 FPS510 FPS
1440p
low595 FPS660 FPS
medium476 FPS527 FPS
high396 FPS452 FPS
ultra297 FPS382 FPS
4K
low396 FPS447 FPS
medium317 FPS355 FPS
high264 FPS308 FPS
ultra198 FPS255 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low281 FPS775 FPS
medium245 FPS639 FPS
high201 FPS558 FPS
ultra173 FPS492 FPS
1440p
low215 FPS613 FPS
medium192 FPS503 FPS
high158 FPS435 FPS
ultra133 FPS378 FPS
4K
low131 FPS375 FPS
medium112 FPS322 FPS
high90 FPS298 FPS
ultra72 FPS255 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 5632 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 44 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,621 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile scores 17,621 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 28.5%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,632 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 15.88 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1410 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 44 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 176 Tensor cores vs 136.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
17,621
22,651+29%
Architecture
Ampere
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
8 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
5632+29%
4352
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.88 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+39%
Boost Clock
1410 MHz
2535 MHz+80%
ROPs
80+67%
48
TMUs
176+29%
136
L1 Cache
5.5 MB+28%
4.3 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores
44+29%
34
Tensor Cores
176+29%
136

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 3070 Ti Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+56%
288 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
4+300%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
8th Gen NVENC
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile draws 140W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 13.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP
140W-13%
160W
Recommended PSU
650W
550W-15%
Power Connector
Mobile
8-pin
Length
0mm
240mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
70°C-13%
Perf/Watt
125.9
141.6+12%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP
$399
Codename
GA104
AD106
Release
January 4 2022
May 18 2023
Ranking
#100
#59