GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC and the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 and has 5888 texture shaders and 46 execution units. GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, which has 3584 shaders and 28 execution units. |
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ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC | GPU | GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
GA104-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Ampere |
46 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
5888 | Shader | 3584 |
96 | Render Output Units | 48 |
184 | Texture Units | 112 |
46 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC has 8 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G can access 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.0 Gbps |
448 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 360 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC clocks in the base with up to 1.500 GHz. The base frequency of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G is 1.320 GHz. |
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1.500 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
1.755 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.867 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 1.78 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC is 220 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 2 x 8-Pin connector. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G has a TDP of 170 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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220 W | TDP | 170 W |
240 W | TDP (up) | 180 W |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC has a total of 2 Axial fans. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G has 3 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 80 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
44 dB | Noise (Load) | 34 dB |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
ZOTAC SPECTRA | LED | GIGABYTE RGB Fusion |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC is 232 mm long, 141 mm high and 42 mm wide. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G is 296 mm long, 117 mm high and 56 mm wide. |
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232 mm | Length | 296 mm |
141 mm | Height | 117 mm |
42 mm | Width | 56 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC was released in Q4/2020 at a price of 539 $. The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G was introduced in Q1/2021 at a price of 459 $. |
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ZT-A30700H-10P | Part-no | GV-N3060AORUS E-12GD |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
539 $ | Launch Price | 459 $ |
8 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Elite 12G
12 GB GDDR6 |