NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

RTX 3060 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#61 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.27/100

Lowest price

379€

FPS / €

0.979

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Nvidia

RTX 4070 Ti

Ada Lovelace · 12 GB GDDR6X

#51 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.76/100

Lowest price

1,148€

FPS / €

0.431

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Our verdict

The RTX 4070 Ti is on average 39% faster than the RTX 3060 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 8GB is currently 769€ cheaper (379€ vs 1,148€).
With 0.979 FPS/€, the RTX 3060 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 4070 Ti packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RTX 3060 8GB

RTX 4070 Ti

Counter-Strike 2

+9%

351 FPS

1% low 201

383 FPS

1% low 230

Apex Legends

+41%

203 FPS

1% low 141

287 FPS

1% low 189

Grand Theft Auto V

+84%

68 FPS

1% low 54

125 FPS

1% low 89

Red Dead Redemption 2

+58%

106 FPS

1% low 77

167 FPS

1% low 116

Cyberpunk 2077

+56%

80 FPS

1% low 59

125 FPS

1% low 94

Rocket League

+35%

635 FPS

1% low 271

858 FPS

1% low 367

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+58%

115 FPS

1% low 92

182 FPS

1% low 133

Crimson Desert

+57%

89 FPS

1% low 65

140 FPS

1% low 97

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RTX 3060 8GB

0.979

RTX 4070 Ti

0.431

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Specifications

	RTX 3060 8GB	RTX 4070 Ti
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Release date	2022-10	2023-01
Video memory	8 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory bus	128 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	240 GB/s	504 GB/s
Shading units	3584	7680
Boost clock	1777 MHz	2610 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	170 W	285 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	700 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	—	$799

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3060 8GB

#61 / 71

Popularity score0.9/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

1,150€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair RM650e 650W 80 Plus Gold Modular Black

650 W · 81€

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RTX 4070 Ti

#51 / 71

Popularity score1.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

3,389€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair RM850e 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

850 W · 143€

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 8GB

3 models tracked

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RTX 4070 Ti

4 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3060 8GB or the RTX 4070 Ti?

The RTX 4070 Ti is on average 39% faster than the RTX 3060 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 8GB is currently 769€ cheaper (379€ vs 1,148€). With 0.979 FPS/€, the RTX 3060 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 4070 Ti packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3060 8GB or RTX 4070 Ti?

At 1440p, the RTX 3060 8GB averages 332 FPS versus 463 FPS for the RTX 4070 Ti across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060 8GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair RM650e 650W 80 Plus Gold Modular Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 4070 Ti?

A power supply of around 700 W is recommended for the RTX 4070 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair RM850e 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 8GB is the r7-5700x (2 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 4070 Ti?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 4070 Ti is the r7-7800x3D (6 builds).

How much does the RTX 3060 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 8GB is available from 379€. We track 3 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 4070 Ti cost right now?

The RTX 4070 Ti is available from 1,148€. We track 4 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p thanks to the Ampere architecture. Featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, it's ideal for gamers seeking great performance at a reasonable price. Supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics and better frame rates.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, with Ada Lovelace architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. A superior version of the RTX 4070, it excels at 1440p and 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS 3.