GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, leading by roughly 42% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,124 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€1,502
Performance
44%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+200% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)
+133% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 4,608)
+133% RT Cores (84 vs 36)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Price
€379
Performance
31%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+38% Boost Clock (2,572 MHz vs 1,860 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, around 42% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB starts at $379 EUR against $1,502 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~180% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is trading below its $1,999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB draws just 180W versus 450W for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, 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.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 24GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's memory is also faster — 1,008 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 Ti 8GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 42% ahead. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti worth the extra $1,124 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (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 3090 TiGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
ArchitectureAmpereBlackwell
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,7524,608
Ray Tracing Cores8436
Tensor / AI Cores336144

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Base Clock1,560 MHz2,407 MHz
Boost Clock1,860 MHz2,572 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
VRAM Capacity24 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory Bus384-bit128-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth1,008 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP450 W180 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMar 2022Apr 2025