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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

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 3070

  • Blender render score 2969 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 220 W
VS

BPart B

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

  • Blender render score 2968 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 115 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 3070 is 0% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 30702,969

Median of 91 submissions

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 40602,968

Median of 72 submissions

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

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A35%Fair
B35%Fair

Too close to call

Office Work

A52%Fair
B63%Good

Better pick: GeForce RTX 4060 · Board power: 115 W vs 220 W

Daily Use

A41%Fair
B45%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 4060 · Board power: 115 W vs 220 W

Content Creation

A33%Basic
B33%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 comes out ahead

It wins 2 of 6 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

40/100

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

44/100

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

Advantages

  • Memory bus 256 bit vs 128 bit (100% higher)
  • Shader units 5888 vs 3072 (92% higher)
  • Blender render score 2969 samples/min vs 2968 samples/min (0% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 220 W vs 115 W (91% higher)
  • Boost clock 1725 MHz vs 2460 MHz (30% lower)

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

Advantages

  • Board power 115 W vs 220 W (48% lower)
  • Boost clock 2460 MHz vs 1725 MHz (43% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Memory bus 128 bit vs 256 bit (50% lower)
  • Shader units 3072 vs 5888 (48% lower)
  • Blender render score 2968 samples/min vs 2969 samples/min (0% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.2969 samples/min Better +0%2968 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.9172
Memory
Video memory8 GB8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus256 bit Better +100%128 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units5888 Better +92%3072
Boost clock1725 MHz2460 MHz Better +43%
Power
Board power220 W115 W Better
Platform
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Release year20202023
Launch price$499$299

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 posts a median render score of 2,969 against 2,968 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, making it 0% faster. The medians are based on 91 and 72 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070: 8 GB video memory, GDDR6, 1725 MHz boost clock, 220 W board power, released in 2020, launched at $499. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060: 8 GB video memory, GDDR6, 2460 MHz boost clock, 115 W board power, released in 2023, launched at $299.

Our overall scores are 40 for GeForce RTX 3070 and 44 for GeForce RTX 4060 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: GeForce RTX 4060; for daily use: GeForce RTX 4060; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 4060 FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 4060?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 posts a median render score of 2,969 against 2,968 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, making it 0% faster. The medians are based on 91 and 72 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 4060?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is rated at 220 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at 115 W, so the GeForce RTX 4060 draws 91% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the GeForce RTX 3070 and the GeForce RTX 4060 cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at $299. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 4060 better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (35 and 35 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.