GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3070, leading by roughly 15% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the clear winner, offering 12.0% better value than GeForce RTX 3070.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 starts at $428 EUR against $439 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 12%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB draws just 180W 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 Ti 8GB 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 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 3070 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 3070 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |