GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 42% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB.
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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, around 42% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB.
Power & Efficiency
At 180W against 450W, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti carries 24GB versus 16GB on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the faster card by about 42%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,752✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84✓ | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 336✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,560 MHz | 2,407 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,860 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB✓ | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 1,008 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 450 W | 180 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Mar 2022 | Apr 2025 |