NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 23/100 | 23/100 |
| Tier | C | C |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 180 W | 115 W |
| Launch MSRP | $449 | — |
| Performance per $100 | 5.1 | — |
| Release year | 2017 | 2021 |
| DLSS | — No | ✓ Yes |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | — No | ✓ Yes |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti carries more VRAM (8GB vs 6GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop draws 65W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing.