GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce GTX 970
GeForce RTX 3060
GeForce GTX 970
Price
$319
Price not available
Value Score
27
The value score is given based on performance and price (Value Score = 3D Mark score / Price).
33
The value score is given based on performance and price (Value Score = 3D Mark score / Price).
Video Memory
12 GB
4 GB
Power Consumption
170 W
Efficiency: 51
The value score is given based on performance and power consumption (Efficiency Score = 3D Mark Score / Power Consumption)
145 W
Efficiency: 25
The value score is given based on performance and power consumption (Efficiency Score = 3D Mark Score / Power Consumption)
MSRP
$329
$329
Released Date
2021
2015
Is GeForce RTX 3060 better than GeForce GTX 970?
Yes, GeForce RTX 3060 is better than GeForce GTX 970 in terms of the raw 3D Mark score, which measures the overall performance of the GPU. GeForce RTX 3060 achieved a score of 8739, while GeForce GTX 970 has managed to get 3648 points in the benchmark.
Which brings us to the value score. GeForce RTX 3060 is better than GeForce GTX 970 in terms of value score, which is measured by the 3D Mark score divided by the price. GeForce RTX 3060 has a value score of 27, while GeForce GTX 970 has a value score of 33.
Lastly, GeForce RTX 3060 is better than GeForce GTX 970 in terms of power consumption. GeForce RTX 3060 has an efficiency score of 51, while GeForce GTX 970 has an efficiency score of 25.