GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the clear winner, offering 12.7% better value than GeForce RTX 3070.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB comes out noticeably faster — about 15% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. 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 16GB vs GeForce RTX 3070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is noticeably faster, around 15% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3070 currently lists from $529 EUR, $10 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at $539 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 13%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $110 EUR above its $429 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 180W against 220W, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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 Ti 16GB?
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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 3070 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB better than the GeForce RTX 3070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $10 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3070?
Does the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz | 2,407 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 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 3070 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 220 W | 180 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Apr 2025 |