GPU comparisonsNVIDIA RTX 3070 vs NVIDIA RTX 4060

NVIDIA RTX 3070 vs NVIDIA RTX 4060 (2026)

✅ The NVIDIA RTX 3070 is faster
~34% faster on average · NaN vs NaN FPS at 1080p

The NVIDIA RTX 3070 is a strong 1440p card and the NVIDIA RTX 4060 is a mainstream 1080p card. Across popular games at 1080p with FrameCoach's optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3070 averages about NaN FPS versus NaN FPS for the NVIDIA RTX 4060 — roughly 34% more performance.

Spec & performance head-to-head

NVIDIA RTX 3070NVIDIA RTX 4060
Relative performance134%100% (baseline)
VRAM8GB8GB
Ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingDLSSDLSS
Tierstrong 1440pmainstream 1080p
Avg FPS @ 1080pNaN FPSNaN FPS

FPS in popular games @ 1080p

Estimated frame rates with optimized balanced settings, both cards on a AMD Ryzen 9 5950X-class CPU.

GameNVIDIA RTX 3070NVIDIA RTX 4060

For most gamers, the NVIDIA RTX 3070 is the better performer of the two — about 34% faster, which translates to a noticeable but smaller bump in demanding games. If you're upgrading from the NVIDIA RTX 4060, the NVIDIA RTX 3070 is a sensible step up.

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Frequently asked

Is the NVIDIA RTX 3070 better than the NVIDIA RTX 4060?

Yes. The NVIDIA RTX 3070 is about 34% faster overall, averaging roughly NaN FPS versus NaN FPS for the NVIDIA RTX 4060 at 1080p with optimized settings across popular games.

How much faster is the NVIDIA RTX 3070 than the NVIDIA RTX 4060?

About 34% faster on average. The exact gap varies by game and resolution — heavier, GPU-bound games show the biggest difference.

Should I upgrade from the NVIDIA RTX 4060 to the NVIDIA RTX 3070?

A 34% jump is a moderate upgrade — worth it if you're chasing higher settings or frame rates.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.