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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER136% better
68,37353% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 3060
28,93922% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 136% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER30% better
114.1569% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 3060
87.9653% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 30% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2024 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD104) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 504.2 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 SUPER includes 7,168 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,980 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,475 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 224 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 56 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4070 SUPER occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 220 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4070 SUPER has the 18th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 52.69% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 68,373 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 114.15. This is the 19th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2021 with a MSRP of $329. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA106) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,875 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 360 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 includes 3,584 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,320 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,777 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 112 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 112 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 28 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 170 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3060 has the 99th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 22.30% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 28,939 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 87.96. This is the 37th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoGeForce RTX 4070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2024Q1 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)$599$329
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 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060
Low - 1080p
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127 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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102 FPS
High - 1080p
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88 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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82 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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61 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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34 FPS
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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GPUCost Per Frame
Arc B5807.37-24%
GeForce RTX 40607.67-21%
GeForce RTX 50608.17-16%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti8.89-8%
GeForce RTX 30609.68
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti10.33+7%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER13.81+43%
GeForce RTX 309020.09+108%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER136% better
68,37353% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 3060
28,93922% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 136% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is ranked 18th with a score of 68,373, and the GeForce RTX 3060 is ranked 99th with a score of 28,939.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER30% better
114.1569% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 3060
87.9653% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 30% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is ranked 19th with a performance per dollar of 114.15, and the GeForce RTX 3060 is ranked 37th with a performance per dollar of 87.96.

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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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 507071,642+5%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti69,481+2%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER68,373
Radeon RX 7900 GRE67,134-2%
Radeon RX 7800 XT65,610.5-4%
GeForce GTX 108029,263-57%
Radeon RX Vega 5629,086-57%
GeForce RTX 306028,939-58%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti27,503-60%
GeForce RTX 206027,162.5-60%

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 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
20,992
(+144.72%)
8,578
3DMark Time Spy Score
21,186
(+134.72%)
9,026
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
171,098
(+41.69%)
120,756
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
48,876
(+125.35%)
21,689
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
198,556
(+89.75%)
104,641
3DMark 11 Performance Score
51,339.5
(+90.24%)
26,986
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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246.6
PassMark G3D Mark
29,997
(+75.07%)
17,134
PassMark G2D Mark
1,143
(+13.06%)
1,011
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 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060
CodenameAD104GA106
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Process Size5 nm8 nm
Transistors35,800 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 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060
Memory Size12 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth504.2 Gb/s360 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,313 MHz1,875 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache48 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 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)220 W170 W
Suggested PSU550 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 12-pin
Outputs1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

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 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060
CUDA Cores7,1683,584
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)5628
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)224112
Render Output Units (ROP)8048
Tensor Cores224112
Ray Tracing Cores5628
Core Clock Speed1,980 MHz1,320 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,475 MHz1,777 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 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060
Pixel Fill Rate198 GPixel/s85.3 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate554.4 GTexel/s199 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance35.48 TFLOPS12.74 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance554.4 GFLOPS199 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 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.76.8

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