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RTX 3070 vs RTX 3060 — Which to choose in 2026?

The RTX 3070 (200–270 € (occasion)) and the RTX 3060 (150–200 € (occasion)) are two of the most popular GPUs in their price range. This comparison covers 1080p and 1440p performance, power draw, price, and helps you decide which card fits your build best.

Side-by-side specifications

Specification	RTX 3070	RTX 3060
VRAM	8 GB	12 GB
TDP (reference)	~220 W	~170 W
Architecture	Ampere (GA104)	Ampere (GA106)
Release year	2020	2021
Typical price (2026)	200–270 € (occasion)	150–200 € (occasion)

Indicative benchmarks (avg FPS, raster)

Rounded in-game averages (no DLSS Frame Generation). Useful to compare 1080p vs 1440p feel.

FPS (higher is better)

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p

RTX 307097 FPS

RTX 306072 FPS

1440p

RTX 307071 FPS

RTX 306045 FPS

Fortnite

1080p

RTX 3070182 FPS

RTX 3060138 FPS

1440p

RTX 3070120 FPS

RTX 306078 FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p

RTX 307084 FPS

RTX 306062 FPS

1440p

RTX 307063 FPS

RTX 306040 FPS

Call of Duty (Warzone)

1080p

RTX 3070156 FPS

RTX 3060118 FPS

1440p

RTX 3070115 FPS

RTX 306076 FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p

RTX 3070101 FPS

RTX 306076 FPS

1440p

RTX 307080 FPS

RTX 306054 FPS

Which GPU for your use case?

Casual / single-playerBoth GPUs stay very playable at 1080p. The RTX 3070 has more headroom in recent AAA titles.
1080p competitive (high FPS)For competitive gaming both reach high FPS. The RTX 3070 is slightly faster.
1440p / light creationAt 1440p the gap widens in favour of the RTX 3070. The RTX 3060 still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.

Bottom line

Pick the RTX 3070 if buying new: better overall performance.

Choose the RTX 3060 if budget is tight — its 12 GB VRAM can be an advantage.

RTX 3070 build →RTX 3060 build →

FPS varies with CPU, drivers, and scene. Use the PC4Games comparator for picks tied to your games.

RTX 3070 or RTX 3060: quick summary

The RTX 3070 delivers better overall performance in our benchmarks. The RTX 3060 stays competitive, especially as a value option on the used market.

At 1080p: the RTX 3070 has more headroom in demanding titles. At 1440p: the gap widens — the RTX 3070 is more comfortable targeting 60+ FPS at high/ultra settings.

Power draw and PSU compatibility

The RTX 3070 has a TDP of 220W; the RTX 3060 draws 170W. Both cards have similar power requirements. A 650–750W PSU is recommended for most builds.

Price and value in 2026

In 2026, the RTX 3070 sells for around 200–270 € (occasion) and the RTX 3060 for 150–200 € (occasion). The RTX 3070 justifies its premium with higher performance, particularly at 1440p.