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 4070 comes out dramatically faster — about 42% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060. But the GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value, undercutting it by $680 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€990
Performance
37%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+53% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 3,840)
+53% RT Cores (46 vs 30)
+53% Tensor Cores (184 vs 120)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Price
€310
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+1% Boost Clock (2,497 MHz vs 2,475 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 5060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 5060

The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster, around 42% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 5060 currently lists from $310 EUR, $680 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4070 at $990 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~124% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $390 EUR above its $600 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 5060 is the gentler choice at 145W versus 200W. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 200W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070's memory is also faster — 504 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 5060 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4070 (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 or GeForce RTX 5060?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 better than the GeForce RTX 5060?

The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster, roughly 42% 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 4070 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 4070 worth the extra $680 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 4070 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 4070GeForce RTX 5060
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)5,8883,840
Ray Tracing Cores4630
Tensor / AI Cores184120

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 5060
Base Clock1,920 MHz2,280 MHz
Boost Clock2,475 MHz2,497 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 5060
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory Bus192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth504 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 5060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP200 W145 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedApr 2023May 2025