GPU Comparison
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On performance, the GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 5060 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The GeForce RTX 5060, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $31 GBP cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 5060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 5060
The GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 5060 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1440p gaming. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 starts at $266 GBP against $297 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3070. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~11% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5060 is trading below its $299 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 draws just 145W 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 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?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 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 near-identical performance.