Comparison
RTX 3060 vs GTX 1070
The RTX 3060 is 43.7% faster than GTX 1070 in synthetic benchmark and 86.1% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
8739
+43.7%
3DMark Performace
6080
Video Memory
12 GB
+50.0%
Video Memory
8 GB
Power Consumption
170WPower Consumption
150WEfficiency
51
+24.4%
Efficiency
41
Release Date
2021
Release Date
2016
MSRP
329 $
MSRP
379 $
+15.2%
AMD Equivalent to RTX 3060
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 9410 | |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 8158 |
Is RTX 3060 better than GTX 1070?
RTX 3060 price to performance rating is lower than GTX 1070's. GTX 1070 offers 33.3% better value fo money.
The RTX 3060 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 170 watts and a 3DMark score of 8739. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 51. GTX 1070's efficiency score is 41 .So RTX 3060 leads by 24.4%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.