GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On performance, the GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 5060 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart.
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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 and GeForce RTX 5060 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1440p gaming. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060.
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?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster card. 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.