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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070

  • Blender render score 1927 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 175 W
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BPart B

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

  • Blender render score 1988 samples/min
  • Video memory 12 GB
  • Board power 170 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 20701,927

Median of 14 submissions

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB1,988

Median of 112 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

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B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A30%Basic
B33%Basic

Too close to call

Office Work

A54%Fair
B56%Good

Too close to call

Daily Use

A39%Fair
B43%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB · Video memory: 12 GB vs 8 GB

Content Creation

A29%Basic
B34%Basic

Better pick: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB · Video memory: 12 GB vs 8 GB

02 · Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB comes out ahead

It wins 5 of 6 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070

38/100

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

42/100

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070

Advantages

  • Memory bus 256 bit vs 192 bit (33% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Shader units 2304 vs 3584 (36% lower)
  • Video memory 8 GB vs 12 GB (33% lower)
  • Boost clock 1620 MHz vs 1777 MHz (9% lower)
  • Blender render score 1927 samples/min vs 1988 samples/min (3% lower)
  • Board power 175 W vs 170 W (3% higher)

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

Advantages

  • Shader units 3584 vs 2304 (56% higher)
  • Video memory 12 GB vs 8 GB (50% higher)
  • Boost clock 1777 MHz vs 1620 MHz (10% higher)
  • Blender render score 1988 samples/min vs 1927 samples/min (3% higher)
  • Board power 170 W vs 175 W (3% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Memory bus 192 bit vs 256 bit (25% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.1927 samples/min1988 samples/min Better +3%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.14112
Memory
Video memory8 GB12 GB Better +50%
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus256 bit Better +33%192 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units23043584 Better +56%
Boost clock1620 MHz1777 MHz Better +10%
Power
Board power175 W170 W Better
Platform
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Release year20182021
Launch price$499$329

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB posts a median render score of 1,988 against 1,927 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 112 and 14 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070: 8 GB video memory, GDDR6, 1620 MHz boost clock, 175 W board power, released in 2018, launched at $499. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: 12 GB video memory, GDDR6, 1777 MHz boost clock, 170 W board power, released in 2021, launched at $329.

Our overall scores are 38 for GeForce RTX 2070 and 42 for GeForce RTX 3060 12GB out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: too close to call; for daily use: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB; for content creation: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB posts a median render score of 1,988 against 1,927 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 112 and 14 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 is rated at 175 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB at 170 W, so the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB draws 3% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the GeForce RTX 2070 and the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $499 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB at $329. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce RTX 2070 or the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (30 and 33 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.