GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5060 is the clear winner, offering 50.9% better value than GeForce RTX 3070.
The GeForce RTX 3070 is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 5060, leading by roughly 4% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5060, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $283 AUD cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 5060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 5060
The GeForce RTX 3070 is marginally faster, around 4% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 starts at $500 AUD against $783 AUD for the GeForce RTX 3070. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~51% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5060 still sits about $201 AUD above its $299 AUD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3070 still sits about $284 AUD above its $499 AUD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 draws just 145W versus 220W for the GeForce RTX 3070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 or GeForce RTX 5060?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the GeForce RTX 5060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 5060?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 worth the extra $283 AUD over the GeForce RTX 5060?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,497 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 220 W | 145 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | May 2025 |
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