GPU Benchmarks NVIDIA RTX 3060 vs. NVIDIA RTX 4070
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Best GPUs for deep learning, AI development, compute in 2023–2024. Recommended GPU & hardware for AI training, inference (LLMs, generative AI). GPU training, inference benchmarks using PyTorch, TensorFlow for computer vision (CV), NLP, text-to-speech, etc.
We benchmark NVIDIA RTX 3060 vs NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPUs and compare AI performance (deep learning training; FP16, FP32, PyTorch, TensorFlow), 3d rendering, Cryo-EM performance in the most popular apps (Octane, VRay, Redshift, Blender, Luxmark, Unreal Engine, Relion Cryo-EM).
Our benchmarks will help you decide which GPU (NVIDIA RTX 4090/4080, H100 Hopper, H200, A100, RTX 6000 Ada, A6000, A5000, or RTX 6000 ADA Lovelace) is the best GPU for your needs. We provide an in-depth analysis of the AI performance of each graphic card's performance so you can make the most informed decision possible. We offer deep learning and 3d rendering benchmarks that will help you get the most out of your hardware.
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Benchmarks
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V-Ray
Octane
Blender
Technical Specifications
Board Design
| NVIDIA RTX 3060 | NVIDIA RTX 4070 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 10 in / 242 mm | 9 in / 240 mm | 0 in / -2 mm (-1%) |
| Outputs | 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort | 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort | - |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin | |
| Slot width | Dual-slot | Dual-slot | - |
| TDP | 170 W | 200 W | 30 W (18%) |
Clock Speeds
| NVIDIA RTX 3060 | NVIDIA RTX 4070 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2475 MHz | 698 MHz (39%) |
| GPU Clock | 1320 MHz | 1920 MHz | 600 MHz (45%) |
| Memory Clock | 15000 MHz | 21000 MHz | 6000 MHz (40%) |
Graphics Card
| NVIDIA RTX 3060 | NVIDIA RTX 4070 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 | - |
| Generation | GeForce 30 | GeForce 40 |
Graphics Features
| NVIDIA RTX 3060 | NVIDIA RTX 4070 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | - |
| OpenCL | 3 | 3 | - |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 | - |
| Shader Model | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| CUDA | 8.6 | 8.9 |
Graphics Processor
| NVIDIA RTX 3060 | NVIDIA RTX 4070 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace | |
| Die Size | 276 mm2 | 295 mm2 | 19 mm2 (7%) |
| GPU Name | GA106-300-A1 | AD104-250-A1 | |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 5 nm | -3 nm (-37%) |
| Transistors | 13250 million | 35800 million | 22550 million (170%) |
Memory
| NVIDIA RTX 3060 | NVIDIA RTX 4070 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 504.2 GB/s | 144.2 GB/s (40%) |
| Memory Bus | 192 bit | 192 bit | - |
| Memory Size | 12 GB | 12 GB | - |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
Render Config
| NVIDIA RTX 3060 | NVIDIA RTX 4070 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROPs | 48 | 64 | 16 (33%) |
| RT Cores | 28 | 46 | 18 (64%) |
| Shading Units/ CUDA Cores | 3584 | 5888 | 2304 (64%) |
| TMUs | 112 | 184 | 72 (64%) |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 184 | 72 (64%) |
Theoretical Performance
| NVIDIA RTX 3060 | NVIDIA RTX 4070 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP16 (half) performance | 12.74 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS | 16.41 TFLOPS (129%) |
| FP32 (float) performance | 12.74 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS | 16.41 TFLOPS (129%) |
| FP64 (double) performance | 199 GFLOPS | 455.4 GFLOPS | 256.4 GFLOPS (129%) |
| Pixel Rate | 85.3 GPixel/s | 158.4 GPixel/s | 73.1 GPixel/s (86%) |
| Texture Rate | 199 GTexel/s | 455.4 GTexel/s | 256.4 GTexel/s (129%) |
Price
| NVIDIA RTX 3060 | NVIDIA RTX 4070 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329.00 | $599.00 | $270.00 (82%) |
| Release Date | Jan 12th, 2021 | Apr 13th, 2023 |
Test bench configuration
| NVIDIA RTX 3060 | NVIDIA RTX 4070 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware | BIZON X5000 More details | BIZON X5500 More details | |
| Software | 3D Rendering: Nvidia Driver: 461.72 VRay Benchmark: 5 Octane Benchmark: 2020.1.5 Redshift Benchmark: 3.0.28 Demo Blender: 2.90 Luxmark: 3.1 | 3D Rendering: Nvidia Driver: VRay Benchmark: Octane Benchmark: Redshift Benchmark: Blender: Luxmark: |
Recommended hardware
| NVIDIA RTX 3060 | NVIDIA RTX 4070 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best GPU workstations | BIZON X5500 | BIZON X5500 | - |
