GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the clear winner, offering 86.7% better value than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB currently lists from $339 EUR, $151 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at $490 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 87%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is trading below its $379 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still sits about $91 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 180W against 200W, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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 Ti 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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 3060 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti worth the extra $151 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,864✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38✓ | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 152✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 2,407 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W | 180 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Dec 2020 | Apr 2025 |