NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile50% better
41,02739% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
27,41926% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has 50% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
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GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2023. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD106) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4070 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 4070 Mobile includes 4,608 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,395 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,695 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 144 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 36 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 4070 Mobile has the 37th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.22% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA106) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3060 Mobile has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 336 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3060 Mobile includes 3,840 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 900 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,425 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 120 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 30 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 3060 Mobile has the 87th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 26.21% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 4070 MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2023Q1 2021
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 4070 MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Low - 1080p
148 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
123 FPS
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High - 1080p
111 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
101 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
74 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
43 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile50% better
41,02739% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
27,41926% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has 50% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is ranked 37th with a score of 41,027, and the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is ranked 87th with a score of 27,419.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
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GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
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Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 4070 MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
11,960
(+45.46%)
8,222
3DMark Time Spy Score
12,062
(+44.94%)
8,322
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
159,362
(+52.03%)
104,826
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
29,892
(+45.04%)
20,609
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
112,668
(+36.63%)
82,460
3DMark 11 Performance Score
34,220
(+48.34%)
23,069
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
219
(+17.11%)
187
PassMark G3D Mark
19,524
(+46.14%)
13,360
PassMark G2D Mark
754
(+29.55%)
582
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 4070 MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
CodenameAD106GA106
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Process Size5 nm8 nm
Transistors22,900 million12,000 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 4070 MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Memory Size8 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth256 Gb/s336 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,000 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache32 MB3 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 4070 MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)115 W80 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 4070 MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
CUDA Cores4,6083,840
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3630
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)144120
Render Output Units (ROP)4848
Tensor Cores144120
Ray Tracing Cores3630
Core Clock Speed1,395 MHz900 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,695 MHz1,425 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 4070 MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate81.36 GPixel/s68.4 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate244.1 GTexel/s171 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance15.62 TFLOPS10.94 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance244.1 GFLOPS171 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 4070 MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.