Specifications Compared
| Spec | GTX-1070 | RTX-3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 170W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | 3,584 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | ||
| FP16 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 6.5 TFLOPS | 12.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Raw compute power favors the RTX 3060: its 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 rating surpasses the GTX 1070 Ti's 8.9 TFLOPS by 42 percent, accelerating matrix multiplications central to neural network training. FP16 performance follows suit at 12.7 TFLOPS versus 8.9 TFLOPS, enabling faster inference on half-precision models common in deployment. Ampere tensor cores further amplify this for mixed-precision training, reducing epochs by up to 30 percent in benchmarks over Pascal. Memory subsystems are closely matched, with 360 GB/s on RTX 3060 edging out 352 GB/s on GTX 1070 Ti, but the 12 GB VRAM capacity versus 8 GB critically supports larger batch sizes in LLM fine-tuning, minimizing out-of-memory errors. Higher VRAM sustains throughput in data-heavy workflows, while the GTX 1070 Ti's 180W TDP exceeds the RTX 3060's 170W, impacting density in multi-GPU setups.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
RTX 3060
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vast.ai | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 128 vCPU 84GB RAM 358GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Vast.ai | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 36 vCPU 31GB RAM 862GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr | Available | ||
Vast.ai | 2×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 24 vCPU 55GB RAM 1940GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr $0.45/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
Vast.ai | 2×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 64 vCPU 126GB RAM 3050GB Storage | Texas | $0.23/GPU/hr $0.45/hr total (2×) | Available |
When to Choose the GTX 1070 Ti
The GTX 1070 Ti suits legacy on-premises setups locked into Pascal software ecosystems, where its 8 GB GDDR5 VRAM handles basic inference or scientific simulations without cloud dependency. At 352 GB/s bandwidth and 8.9 TFLOPS FP32, it delivers adequate performance for cost-sensitive hobbyists avoiding RTX 3060's $0.03 per hour rentals.
When to Choose the RTX 3060
Choose the RTX 3060 for modern AI workloads requiring 12 GB VRAM to load larger models, such as Stable Diffusion or LLM inference, supported by 360 GB/s bandwidth. Its 12.7 TFLOPS FP16/FP32 and cloud pricing from $0.03 per hour (average $0.07 per hour) enable scalable training without upfront hardware costs.
Use Cases
RTX 3060's 12.7 TFLOPS FP16 outperforms GTX 1070 Ti's 8.9 TFLOPS by 42 percent, speeding epochs. Its 12 GB VRAM handles larger models without issues.
12 GB GDDR6 VRAM on RTX 3060 supports bigger batch sizes than 8 GB on GTX 1070 Ti. 360 GB/s bandwidth ensures low latency.
Ampere architecture with 12.7 TFLOPS FP32 accelerates gradient updates over Pascal's 8.9 TFLOPS. Cloud availability at $0.03 per hour adds scalability.
RTX 3060's 12 GB VRAM fits full models, unlike GTX 1070 Ti's 8 GB limit. Higher 12.7 TFLOPS generates images 40 percent faster.
GTX 1070 Ti's 8.9 TFLOPS suffices for FP32 simulations on legacy codes. RTX 3060's 12.7 TFLOPS benefits parallel HPC tasks with more VRAM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VRAM difference between GTX 1070 Ti and RTX 3060?▾
The GTX 1070 Ti has 8 GB GDDR5 VRAM, while the RTX 3060 offers 12 GB GDDR6. This 50 percent increase allows RTX 3060 to manage larger AI models without memory constraints.
Which has higher compute performance: GTX 1070 Ti or RTX 3060?▾
RTX 3060 delivers 12.7 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, exceeding GTX 1070 Ti's 8.9 TFLOPS by 42 percent. This boosts training and inference speeds significantly.
What are the memory bandwidth specs?▾
GTX 1070 Ti provides 352 GB/s, closely matched by RTX 3060's 360 GB/s. Both handle high-throughput data movement effectively in ML pipelines.
Is RTX 3060 available on cloud GPU services?▾
RTX 3060 has 12 live offers starting at $0.03 per hour, averaging $0.07 per hour. GTX 1070 Ti has no current cloud availability.
How do TDPs compare?▾
GTX 1070 Ti requires 180W TDP, slightly higher than RTX 3060's 170W. This affects power efficiency in dense server configurations.
Which GPU for Stable Diffusion?▾
RTX 3060 is superior with 12 GB VRAM and 12.7 TFLOPS, enabling full-resolution generations. GTX 1070 Ti's 8 GB often requires optimizations.
Which is cheaper to rent, the GTX 1070 or the RTX 3060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the GTX 1070 and RTX 3060 vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.
How much VRAM does the GTX 1070 have compared to the RTX 3060?▾
The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find GTX 1070 and RTX 3060 GPUs available to rent right now?▾
Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.
What is the main difference between the GTX 1070 and the RTX 3060?▾
The GTX 1070 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 3060 uses Ampere (2021). The RTX 3060 delivers 2.0x the FP16 throughput and 1.4x the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1070.