NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1070
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
GTX 1070
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 3060 8GB and GTX 1070 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 3060 8GB outperforms GTX 1070 by 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+12%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1070: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 3060 8GB and GTX 1070 shows a 12% advantage for RTX 3060 8GB in gaming performance, while GTX 1070 may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
4641
9091
100100
6868
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 3060 8GB is the best overall choice
RTX 3060 8GB leads in combined game performance. RTX 3060 8GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 3060 8GB leads in the combined performance index
GTX 1070 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 55–60of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
80 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce GTX 1070
100/100 · Price $239The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 3060 8GB and GTX 1070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
46Better
41
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
40Better
36
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
37Better
34
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
90
91Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
65Better
62
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 3060 8GB and GTX 1070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 2—
Shader units / cores3584Better1920
DirectX12.212.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS12.74Better6.463
Power consumption170 W150 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Release date20222016
ArchitectureAmperePascal
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1
Launch price$399$239Better
Max monitors45
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
Clock speed1320 - 1777 MHz1506 - 1683 MHzBetter
Base clock1320 MHz1506 MHzBetter
Boost clock1777 MHzBetter1683 MHz
VRAM8 GB GDDR68 GB GDDR5
Memory frequency15 GHzBetter8 GHz
Memory bus128 bit256 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth240 GB/s256 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 3x16
Power consumption170 W150 WBetter
Process node8 nmBetter16 nm
Recommended PSU450 W450 W
Length242 mmBetter267 mm
Die size276 mm²Better314 mm²
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 3 MBL1 48 KB, L2 2 MB
Transistor count12000 millionBetter7200 million
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 3060 8GB and GTX 1070 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 3060 8GBGTX 1070
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
27 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
23 FPSEstimated 66%
19 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
15 FPSEstimated 63%
13 FPSEstimated 64%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 57%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 3060 8GB27 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3060 8GB23 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3060 8GB15 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3060 8GB5 FPSEstimated 55%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 3060 8GB27 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3060 8GB23 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3060 8GB15 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3060 8GB5 FPSEstimated 55%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 3060 8GB223 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1070191 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3060 8GB157 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1070135 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3060 8GB107 FPSEstimated 71%GTX 107097 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3060 8GB31 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 107032 FPSEstimated 65%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 3060 8GB144 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1070124 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3060 8GB124 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1070106 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3060 8GB77 FPSEstimated 71%GTX 107070 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3060 8GB21 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 107021 FPSEstimated 65%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 3060 8GB182 FPSEstimated 80%GTX 1070156 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 3060 8GB118 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1070101 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3060 8GB96 FPSEstimated 71%GTX 107087 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3060 8GB46 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 107047 FPSEstimated 65%
God of War RagnarökRTX 3060 8GB27 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3060 8GB23 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3060 8GB15 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3060 8GB5 FPSEstimated 55%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 3060 8GB118 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1070101 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3060 8GB98 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 107084 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3060 8GB69 FPSEstimated 71%GTX 107063 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 3060 8GB21 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 107022 FPSEstimated 65%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 3060 8GB27 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3060 8GB23 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3060 8GB15 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3060 8GB5 FPSEstimated 55%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 3060 8GB27 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3060 8GB23 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3060 8GB15 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3060 8GB5 FPSEstimated 55%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%
StarfieldRTX 3060 8GB27 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3060 8GB23 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3060 8GB15 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 3060 8GB5 FPSEstimated 55%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 3060 8GB and GTX 1070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100464111%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10051478%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10052496%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10068680%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 10090911%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 3060 8GB and GTX 1070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10056536%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10055526%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10052496%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10058564%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10053498%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 3060 8GB and GTX 1070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 2—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 3060 8GB and GTX 1070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Process node8 nmBetter16 nm
Release date20222016
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 3060 8GB and GTX 1070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count12000 millionBetter7200 million
Die size276 mm²Better314 mm²
Shader units / cores3584Better1920
Base clock1320 MHz1506 MHzBetter
Boost clock1777 MHzBetter1683 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 3060 8GB and GTX 1070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 3x16
Length242 mmBetter267 mm
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU450 W450 W
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 3060 8GB and GTX 1070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors45
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 3060 8GB and GTX 1070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR68 GB GDDR5
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory bus128 bit256 bitBetter
TFLOPS12.74Better6.463
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 3060 8GB or GTX 1070?+
RTX 3060 8GB has the higher overall gaming score, while RTX 3060 8GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 3060 8GB is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 3060 8GB is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 3060 8GB offers more overall performance, while RTX 3060 8GB offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 3060 8GB is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RTX 3060 8GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 3060 8GB leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 3060 8GB can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 3060 8GB is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
GTX 1070 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
GTX 1070 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 3060 8GB if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.