GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 65% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060. But the GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value, undercutting it by $732 CAD for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
$1,149 CAD
Performance
43%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+87% CUDA Cores (7,168 vs 3,840)
+87% RT Cores (56 vs 30)
+87% Tensor Cores (224 vs 120)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Price
$417 CAD
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+1% Boost Clock (2,497 MHz vs 2,475 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5060

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 65% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5060 is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER packs 7,168 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 5060 currently lists from $417 CAD, $732 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER at $1,149 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~67% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5060 still sits about $118 CAD above its $299 CAD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still sits about $550 CAD above its $599 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 5060 is the gentler choice at 145W versus 220W. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 220W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5060. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's memory is also faster — 504 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 5060?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 4070 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 5060?

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 65% ahead. The GeForce RTX 5060 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 5060?

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 12GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER worth the extra $732 CAD over the GeForce RTX 5060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5060 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 SUPERGeForce RTX 5060
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)7,1683,840
Ray Tracing Cores5630
Tensor / AI Cores224120

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 SUPERGeForce RTX 5060
Base Clock1,980 MHz2,280 MHz
Boost Clock2,475 MHz2,497 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 SUPERGeForce RTX 5060
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory Bus192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth504 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 SUPERGeForce RTX 5060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP220 W145 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedJan 2024May 2025