GPU Comparison
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB comes out noticeably faster — about 15% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. But the GeForce RTX 3070 is the better value, undercutting it by $39,182 JPY for the performance you get.
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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 $59,800 JPY, $39,182 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at $98,982 JPY. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~44% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3070 still sits about $59,301 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $98,553 JPY above its $429 JPY 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?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
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 $39,182 JPY 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 |