GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 5060, leading by roughly 68% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5060, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $273 GBP cheaper.

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Price
£539
Perf Index
47%
Value Score
0.087
VRAM12GB GDDR7
Thermal TDP250W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Price
£266
Perf Index
28%
Value Score
0.105
VRAM8GB GDDR7
Thermal TDP145W

GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 5060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 5060

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, around 68% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5060 is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5070 packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060. The GeForce RTX 5070 also has more RT cores (48 vs 30) and more AI cores (192 vs 120), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 starts at $266 GBP against $539 GBP for the GeForce RTX 5070. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~21% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5060 is trading below its $299 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 5060 draws just 145W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 5070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 5070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5060's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 5070's memory is also faster — 672 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5070 or GeForce RTX 5060?

Choose the GeForce RTX 5070 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 5070 better than the GeForce RTX 5060?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, roughly 68% 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 5070 or the GeForce RTX 5060?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 12GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 5070 worth the extra $273 GBP 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 5070 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.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 5070 or the GeForce RTX 5060?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 5070 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 5060.