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GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce GTX 970 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $40.99 cheaper!
GeForce GTX 9707% Score
- Up to 21% cheaper – $359.00 vs $399.99
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti24% Score
- Up to 221% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 6 years and 4 months newer
- Up to 165% better value for money
- Up to 21% more expensive – $399.99 vs $359.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 313% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti fills pixels 102% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti maps textures 107% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti moves data 100% faster.
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GDDR6256-bit
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256-bitGeForce 900
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GeForce 30Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. It's 243% faster than the GeForce GTX 970 on average across 100+ games, scoring 24/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti than GeForce GTX 970?expand_more
243% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 24/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 970 scores 7/100, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 24/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the stronger pick at 24/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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