Comparison
RTX 3070 vs GTX 1060
The RTX 3070 is 224.2% faster than GTX 1060 in synthetic benchmark and 249.2% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
13663
+224.2%
3DMark Performace
4215
Video Memory
8 GB
+33.3%
Video Memory
6 GB
Power Consumption
220WPower Consumption
120WEfficiency
62
+77.1%
Efficiency
35
Release Date
2020
Release Date
2016
MSRP
499 $
+66.9%
MSRP
299 $
AMD Equivalent to RTX 3070
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6750 XT | 13595 | |
| Radeon RX 6700 XT | 12808 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 1060
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 |
Is RTX 3070 better than GTX 1060?
RTX 3070 price to performance rating is lower than GTX 1060's. GTX 1060 offers 6.1% better value fo money.
The RTX 3070 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 220 watts and a 3DMark score of 13663. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 62. GTX 1060's efficiency score is 35 .So RTX 3070 leads by 77.1%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.