GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5060
The GeForce RTX 5060 pulls ahead here — in a different league, about 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 5060 is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5060 packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce RTX 5060 at $399 EUR, $1,022 EUR under the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's $1,421 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 415%. The GeForce RTX 5060 still sits about $100 EUR above its $299 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still sits about $922 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 5060 (145W vs 215W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter. 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 is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (Blackwell vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 5060?
The GeForce RTX 5060 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 2070 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz | 2,497 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 215 W | 145 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | May 2025 |