GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3070, leading by roughly 15% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $3,477 SEK cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3070 is the clear winner, offering 631.6% better value than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 starts at $470 SEK against $3,947 SEK for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~632% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 SEK MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB still sits about $3,568 SEK above its $379 SEK MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB draws just 180W versus 220W for the GeForce RTX 3070, 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.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3070 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |