GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pulls ahead here — substantially quicker, about 39% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is significantly faster, around 39% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. 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 Ti 8GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER packs 7,168 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB at $683 CAD, $37 CAD under the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's $720 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 32%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB still sits about $304 CAD above its $379 CAD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still sits about $121 CAD above its $599 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 180W vs 220W, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the gentler load on your system. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's extra power draw buys more performance per watt, not just more heat — worth it if your PSU has the headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. 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 Ti 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 5060 Ti 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER worth the extra $37 CAD over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 7,168✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 56✓ | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 224✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,980 MHz | 2,407 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,475 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 504 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 220 W | 180 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Apr 2025 |
