Updated July 28, 2026
Compare GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB side by side. See benchmark performance, live prices, value metrics, and full graphics card specs.
Verdict: The GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB are very closely matched in performance (23.6/100 vs 24.6/100). The GeForce RTX 2070 costs $100 less ($150 vs $250). For value, the GeForce RTX 2070 wins at $6.35/pt vs $10.18/pt.
PickGPU Score is a composite of Tom's Hardware raster and ray tracing benchmarks across all resolutions (70% raster / 30% ray tracing, weighted by Steam Hardware Survey data). Scaled so 100 = the best GPU currently in the dataset. Value ($/pt) = price divided by PickGPU Score — lower is better value.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Generation | GeForce 20 | GeForce 30 |
| VRAM | 8.0 | 12.0 |
| Boost Clock | 1620.0 | 1777.0 |
| TDP | 175.0 | 170.0 |
| MSRP | 499.0 | 329.0 |
| 1080p Medium FPS | N/A | N/A |
| 1080p Ultra FPS | N/A | 61.5 FPS |
| 1440p Ultra FPS | N/A | 41.9 FPS |
| 4K Ultra FPS | N/A | 22.2 FPS |
| 1080p Medium RT FPS | N/A | N/A |
| 1080p Ultra RT FPS | N/A | 30.4 FPS |
| 1440p Ultra RT FPS | N/A | 20.7 FPS |
| 4K Ultra RT FPS | N/A | 9.5 FPS |
| PickGPU Score | 23.6/100 | 24.6/100 |
| Value ($/pt) | $6.35/pt | $10.18/pt |
| Lowest Price | $150.00 | $250.00 |
| Buy | Buy on eBay | Buy on eBay |
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