RTX 2070 Super vs RTX 3060 Ti
If the RTX 2070 Super and the RTX 3060 Ti look alike to you, that’s by design: they belong to the same family. The details below are where they part ways. This one has a front-runner. The RTX 3060 Ti wins 2 of 3 compared areas, and gpu & performance is where the difference is hardest to miss. And the price tags aren’t close: the RTX 3060 Ti came in $100 below the RTX 2070 Super at launch.
At a glance
- GPU & Performance RTX 3060 Ti wins
- Memory Tie
- Power & Thermals RTX 3060 Ti wins
- Price RTX 3060 Ti wins
- GPU & Performance1.3
- Memory3.1
- Power & Thermals3.8
- GPU & Performance3.8
- Memory3.1
- Power & Thermals5.4
Spec scores (0 to 10) are calculated from manufacturer specs against other models in the same class. See how the formula works. They are not reviews or user ratings.
Key Differences
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The RTX 3060 Ti has 78% more theoretical FP32 compute
Few buyers will miss this one. The RTX 3060 Ti brings 16.2 TFLOPS to the table; the RTX 2070 Super brings 9.1 TFLOPS. Architectures use their compute differently, so treat the gap as a guide and look at game benchmarks for the details.
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The RTX 3060 Ti has 90% more shader units
When it comes to shader units, the RTX 3060 Ti wins comfortably with 4,864 against 2,560. Shader units do most of the heavy lifting in games, so more of them usually means more frames per second within the same architecture.
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The RTX 3060 Ti has 15 W lower board power
Think of it as a tiebreaker rather than a deal-breaker: 200 W for the RTX 3060 Ti, 215 W for the RTX 2070 Super. The RTX 3060 Ti draws less power, which makes it easier to cool in compact cases.
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The RTX 2070 Super has
It’s a lopsided result (1,605 MHz for the RTX 2070 Super, 1,410 MHz for the RTX 3060 Ti) and one of the main reasons to choose between them. On its own, base clock rarely decides performance; boost clock and shader count matter more.
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The RTX 2070 Super has 5.3% more ray tracing units
On paper, the RTX 2070 Super is a touch ahead here, listing 40 against 38. Ray tracing units differ between generations and brands, so the count matters most within the same family.
Design & Size
- RTX 2070 Super 10.51 in × 2 slots
- RTX 3060 Ti 9.53 in × 2 slots
Size-wise, the RTX 2070 Super takes up more space, and the RTX 3060 Ti is easier to fit where room is tight.
Size & Connectivity
| Spec | RTX 2070 Super | RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Reference card length | 10.51 in | 9.53 in |
| Slot width | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Display outputs | N/A (not specified) | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 |
GPU & Performance
RTX 3060 Ti leads
The gpu & performance comparison is one-sided. The RTX 3060 Ti leads where it counts. In its favor, the RTX 3060 Ti has 78% more theoretical FP32 compute. FP32 compute is a theoretical peak that combines shader count and clock speed, a quick way to size up raw power. The RTX 2070 Super pulls ahead with. For gpu & performance, the RTX 3060 Ti is the one to beat.
FP32 compute
RTX 2070 Super: 9.1 TFLOPS RTX 3060 Ti: 16.2 TFLOPS The RTX 3060 Ti has more theoretical compute, which often, but not always, translates into higher frame rates.
Shader units
RTX 2070 Super: 2,560 RTX 3060 Ti: 4,864 The RTX 3060 Ti’s extra shaders give it more raw muscle, although comparisons across different architectures aren’t one-to-one.
Memory
Too close to call
Swap one for the other and you’d lose nothing on memory. Treat memory as common ground and look elsewhere for the deciding factor.
Features
There isn’t a number to compare on features, just names. Look at the rows below to see how the RTX 2070 Super and the RTX 3060 Ti differ.
Power & Thermals
RTX 3060 Ti leads
The RTX 3060 Ti does a little better in the power & thermals section, though nothing here is a deal-breaker for the RTX 2070 Super. The RTX 3060 Ti wins here with 15 W lower board power. Higher board power often comes with higher performance, so the RTX 2070 Super’s appetite may be part of the price of its speed. That makes the RTX 3060 Ti the natural choice for buyers focused on power & thermals.
Total board power
RTX 2070 Super: 215 W RTX 3060 Ti: 200 W Lower board power means less heat, quieter cooling and a smaller impact on your electricity bill.
Recommended PSU
RTX 2070 Super: 650 W RTX 3060 Ti: 600 W Recommendations include a safety margin for the rest of the system, so they’re a guide rather than a hard limit.
Full Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Spec | RTX 2070 Super | RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| GPU die | TU104 | GA104 |
| Process | TSMC 12nm FFN | Samsung 8N |
| Shader units | 2,560 | 4,864 (winner) |
| Ray tracing units | 40 (winner) | 38 |
| Base clock | 1,605 MHz (winner) | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1,770 MHz (winner) | 1,665 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 9.1 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS (winner) |
Memory
| Spec | RTX 2070 Super | RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Features
| Spec | RTX 2070 Super | RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling | DLSS Super Resolution | DLSS Super Resolution |
| Frame generation | No DLSS Frame Generation | No DLSS Frame Generation |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Spec | RTX 2070 Super | RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Total board power | 215 W | 200 W (winner) |
| Recommended PSU | 650 W | 600 W (winner) |
| Power connector | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 12-pin |
Size & Connectivity
| Spec | RTX 2070 Super | RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Reference card length | 10.51 in | 9.53 in |
| Slot width | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Display outputs | N/A (not specified) | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 |
Price
| Spec | RTX 2070 Super | RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price (MSRP) | $499 | $399 (winner) |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Price & Value
This is not a small price difference: $100, or 25%, separates the two launch prices. The RTX 2070 Super costs $100 more yet trails the RTX 3060 Ti in more areas than it leads.
These are US launch prices, recorded December 2020; what you pay today may be higher or lower.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the RTX 2070 Super if…
- you want the higher guaranteed base clock (1,605 MHz vs 1,410 MHz)
- you play with ray tracing switched on (40 vs 38 RT units)
- you want the higher boost clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)
Choose the RTX 3060 Ti if…
- you want more theoretical compute (16.2 TFLOPS vs 9.1 TFLOPS)
- you want more shader units working on every frame (4,864 vs 2,560)
- you want lower power draw and less heat (200 W vs 215 W board power)
- you’re building on a modest power supply (600 W vs 650 W)
- you’re working to a firm budget and $100 matters
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for most people, the RTX 2070 Super or the RTX 3060 Ti?
The RTX 3060 Ti wins more of the areas we compared, so it’s the safer pick unless you’d trade the rest for.
Is the RTX 3060 Ti worth it over the RTX 2070 Super?
It’s one of the more worthwhile generational jumps: the RTX 3060 Ti offers 78% more theoretical FP32 compute, 90% more shader units and 15 W lower board power compared with the RTX 2070 Super.
Is the RTX 2070 Super bigger than the RTX 3060 Ti?
The larger model here is the RTX 2070 Super (10.51 in); the RTX 3060 Ti is more compact at 9.53 in.
Does the RTX 2070 Super perform better than the RTX 3060 Ti?
The RTX 3060 Ti should be the quicker of the two, with 78% more theoretical FP32 compute and 90% more shader units on its side.
Is the RTX 2070 Super cheaper than the RTX 3060 Ti?
Going by launch prices, the RTX 3060 Ti costs $100 less than the RTX 2070 Super. Prices as of December 2020; current offers may differ.
Executive Summary
Picking between the RTX 2070 Super and the RTX 3060 Ti is less about the brand and more about which compromises you can live with. Start with the headline difference (the RTX 3060 Ti has 78% more theoretical FP32 compute), and a lot of the decision falls into place. A second reason: the RTX 3060 Ti comes with 15 W lower board power. Don’t write off the RTX 2070 Super entirely: it has.
Who should get which? The RTX 2070 Super for base clock, the RTX 3060 Ti for gpu & performance.
My pick: the RTX 3060 Ti. I’d only go for the RTX 2070 Super if having matters more to you than the rest.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.