Comparison
RTX 3060 vs GTX 970
The RTX 3060 is 139.6% faster than GTX 970 in synthetic benchmark and 38.1% less expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
8739
+139.6%
3DMark Performace
3648
Video Memory
12 GB
+200.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
170WPower Consumption
145WEfficiency
51
+104.0%
Efficiency
25
Release Date
2021
Release Date
2015
MSRP
329 $
MSRP
329 $
AMD Equivalent to RTX 3060
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6600 | 8158 | |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 9410 | |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 9707 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 970
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6400 | 3622 |
Is RTX 3060 better than GTX 970?
When considering value for money, RTX 3060 offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 970 by 233.3%.
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 970's efficiency score is 25 .So RTX 3060 leads by 104.0%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.