NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6 · 220 W
82
/ 100
From $499
VS
GeForce RTX 3070 wins by 3
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6 · 200 W
79
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
GeForce RTX 3070 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3070 lands at 82 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 79. That puts GeForce RTX 3070 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 3070 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce RTX 3070 82
vs 79 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 3070
82 raster 82
rt 77
ai 79
efficiency 71
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
79 raster 79
rt 74
ai 76
efficiency 71
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 220 W | 200 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2020 |
GeForce RTX 3070
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3070 or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti? +
GeForce RTX 3070 scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 3070 worth the price? +
At $499, GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti worth the price? +
At $399, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 79 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 3070 or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.