NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti166% better
75,61272% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3060
28,37527% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 166% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti10% better
94.6359% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3060
86.2553% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 10% 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 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2023 with a MSRP of $799. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD104) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4070 Ti 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 Ti includes 7,680 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,310 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,610 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 240 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 240 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 60 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4070 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 285 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4070 Ti has the 6th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 72.29% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 75,612 score and $799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 94.63. This is the 22nd 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 83rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.13% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 28,375 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 86.25. This is the 29th 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 TiGeForce RTX 3060
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2023Q1 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)$799$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 Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
GeForce RTX 4070 TiGeForce RTX 3060
Low - 1080p
119 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
117 FPS
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High - 1080p
113 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
113 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
110 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
83 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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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 Ti166% better
75,61272% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3060
28,37527% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 166% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is ranked 6th with a score of 75,612, and the GeForce RTX 3060 is ranked 83rd with a score of 28,375.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti10% better
94.6359% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3060
86.2553% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 10% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is ranked 22nd with a performance per dollar of 94.63, and the GeForce RTX 3060 is ranked 29th with a performance per dollar of 86.25.

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
Radeon RX 7900 XTX83,322+10%
Radeon RX 7900 XT75,896+0%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti75,612
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER74,834-1%
Radeon RX 6950 XT72,227.5-4%
GeForce GTX 108029,263-61%
Radeon RX Vega 5629,086-62%
GeForce RTX 306028,375-62%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti27,503-64%
GeForce RTX 206027,162.5-64%

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 TiGeForce RTX 3060
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
22,949
(+168.13%)
8,559
3DMark Time Spy Score
22,481
(+157.78%)
8,721
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
217,200
(+79.88%)
120,745
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
53,360
(+149.59%)
21,379
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
210,101
(+116.79%)
96,914
3DMark 11 Performance Score
56,052
(+122.88%)
25,149
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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246.6
PassMark G3D Mark
31,806
(+87.08%)
17,001
PassMark G2D Mark
1,191
(+23.68%)
963
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 TiGeForce 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 TiGeForce 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 TiGeForce RTX 3060
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)285 W170 W
Suggested PSU600 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 12-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, 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 TiGeForce RTX 3060
CUDA Cores7,6803,584
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)6028
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)240112
Render Output Units (ROP)8048
Tensor Cores240112
Ray Tracing Cores6028
Core Clock Speed2,310 MHz1,320 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,610 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 TiGeForce RTX 3060
Pixel Fill Rate208.8 GPixel/s85.3 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate626.4 GTexel/s199 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance40.09 TFLOPS12.74 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance626.4 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 TiGeForce RTX 3060
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.