GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB and GeForce RTX 5060.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5060 comes out dramatically faster — about 63% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
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GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 5060 is dramatically faster, around 63% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5060 packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
Power & Efficiency
At 145W against 170W, the GeForce RTX 5060 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5060's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 240 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 5060?
The GeForce RTX 5060 is the faster card by about 63%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 30✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 120✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,497 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W | 145 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2021 | May 2025 |
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