64

RTX 3070 Graphics Card

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

$499

MSRP

55

RTX 4060 Graphics Card

Ada Lovelace · 8 GB GDDR6

$299

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 3070 Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 16% higher overall score, driven by its 5,888 shader cores, 8 GB of memory, and 20.3 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 9% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RTX 4060 Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $299 versus the RTX 3070 Graphics Card's $499 price tag, it costs 67% less while delivering performance that's only 16% behind. Its 8 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the RTX 4060 Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 3070 Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RTX 3070 Graphics Card

16% faster overall

Best value for money

RTX 4060 Graphics Card

17% better value per dollar

RTX 3070 Graphics Card best for

Raw performance

16% faster overall

Memory

Memory
8 GB
8 GB
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory bus
256-bit
128-bit
Memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
272 GB/s

Performance

CUDA cores
5,888
3,072
Boost clock
1,725 MHz
2,460 MHz
Base clock
1,500 MHz
1,830 MHz
FP32 performance
20.3 TFLOPS
15.1 TFLOPS
RT cores
46
24
Tensor cores
184
96

Physical

Transistors
17.4 billion
14.8 billion
Process
8 nm
4 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 4
Card length
242 mm
228 mm

Power

TDP
220W
115W
Power connector
12-pin
8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
47 fps
40 fps
Black Myth Wukong
52 fps
45 fps
Counter-Strike 2
290 fps
280 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
58 fps
50 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
59 fps
51 fps
Spider-Man 2
62 fps
54 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
115,000 points
100,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
25,500 points
22,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
15,000 points
13,000 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 3070 Graphics Card worth $200 more than the RTX 4060 Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 3070 Graphics Card scores 64 overall vs 55 for the RTX 4060 Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RTX 4060 Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 3070 Graphics Card or RTX 4060 Graphics Card?

The RTX 3070 Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 3070 Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RTX 4060 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RTX 4060 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RTX 4060 Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RTX 3070 Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 3070 Graphics Card or RTX 4060 Graphics Card?

Choose the RTX 4060 Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 3070 Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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