Compare / GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 2070
RTX 3060 vs RTX 2070: which is better?
GeForce RTX 3060 is about 6% faster than GeForce RTX 2070 in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce RTX 2070 offers better value for money.
VS
Faster: GeForce RTX 3060Cheaper: GeForce RTX 2070Value: GeForce RTX 2070
Head to head
18%
Gaming performance
16%
48/100
Part score
46/100
182 FPS
Average FPS
172 FPS
≈ $400 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $304 (used)
86/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 2070 | |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory (VRAM) | 12 / 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 170 W | 175 W |
| Recommended PSU | ≥ 550 W | ≥ 550 W |
| AI upscaling | DLSS 2 · FSR 3 | DLSS 2 · FSR 3 |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2021 | 2018 |
GeForce RTX 3060: This card comes in 8 GB and 12 GB versions. 8 GB can run short with high textures in new games; if the price gap is small, get the 12 GB one.
GeForce RTX 2070: 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.
Free · no install
How many FPS does your graphics card get?
The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.
Estimated FPS in games
GeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 2070
182average FPS
172average FPS