GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060. But the GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value, undercutting it by $656 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€966
Performance
39%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+200% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)
+167% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 3,840)
+167% RT Cores (80 vs 30)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Price
€310
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Boost Clock (2,497 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 5060 currently lists from $310 EUR, $656 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at $966 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~108% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 145W against 350W, 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.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5060. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — 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 3080 Ti (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 5060?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 5060?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. The GeForce RTX 5060 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5060?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the extra $656 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5060 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 5060
ArchitectureAmpereBlackwell
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,2403,840
Ray Tracing Cores8030
Tensor / AI Cores320120

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 5060
Base Clock1,365 MHz2,280 MHz
Boost Clock1,665 MHz2,497 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 5060
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory Bus384-bit128-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth912 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 5060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP350 W145 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2021May 2025