GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop, leading by roughly 5% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $4,494 JPY.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is marginally faster, around 5% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop packs 5,120 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop starts at $245,481 JPY against $249,975 JPY for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 125W for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop, 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 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card. 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 3070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop worth the extra $4,494 JPY over the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,120✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 1,410 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 2,340 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | 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 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 125 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Jan 2025 |