GeForce RTX 3060 Ti against GeForce RTX 5060
GeForce RTX 5060 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RTX 5060 is 16% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 11% in the RTX 5060's favour.
- The RTX 5060 typically costs $90 less.
- Per dollar, the RTX 5060 is the better buy: 11.3 points per $100 against 7.8.
Head to head
| Measure | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 31 | 35 | 4 ptsright |
| Games at 1080p | 36 | 43 | 7 ptsright |
| Games at 1440p | 31 | 36 | 5 ptsright |
| Games at 4K | 18 | 20 | 2 ptsright |
| Rendering and video | 38 | 36 | 2 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 7.8 | 11.3 | 45%right |
| Typical price | $399 | $309 | $90right |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB | level |
| Board power | 200 W | 145 W | 38%right |
| Length | 245 mm | 240 mm | 2%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | GeForce RTX 5060 | 37 vs 41 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | GeForce RTX 5060 | 36 vs 43 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | GeForce RTX 5060 | 31 vs 36 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | GeForce RTX 5060 | 18 vs 20 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | GeForce RTX 5060 | 33 vs 36 for frame rates with headroom for the encoder and the chat. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 200 W | 145 W |
| Length | 245 mm | 240 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | Nvidia | Nvidia |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $399 | $309 |