GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the clear winner, offering 152.2% better value than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti.
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, leading by roughly 3% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is marginally faster, around 3% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB starts at $2,700 BRL against $6,589 BRL for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 152%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB still sits about $2,321 BRL above its $379 BRL MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti still sits about $5,990 BRL above its $599 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB draws just 180W versus 290W for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is faster — 608 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti worth the extra $3,889 BRL over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,575 MHz | 2,407 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 608 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 290 W | 180 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | Apr 2025 |