GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop, leading by roughly 9% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the cheaper option by $459 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster, around 9% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti starts at $490 EUR against $949 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still sits about $91 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 200W for the GeForce RTX 3060 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 4NP process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster card by about 9%. 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 3060 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop worth the extra $459 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,864✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 152✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,340 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 200 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | Dec 2020 | Jan 2025 |