GeForce RTX 3070 Ti against GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB are level on games at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 4% in the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's favour.
- The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB typically costs $210 less.
- Per dollar, the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the better buy: 10.3 points per $100 against 6.5.
Head to head
| Measure | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 39 | 40 | 1 ptsright |
| Games at 1080p | 46 | 49 | 3 ptsright |
| Games at 1440p | 40 | 41 | 1 ptsright |
| Games at 4K | 24 | 25 | 1 ptsright |
| Rendering and video | 44 | 40 | 4 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 6.5 | 10.3 | 58%right |
| Typical price | $599 | $389 | $210right |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB | level |
| Board power | 290 W | 180 W | 61%right |
| Length | 300 mm | 250 mm | 20%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 46 vs 49 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 42 vs 40 for export times: many cores, a card with good encoders, lots of memory. |
| 3D & rendering | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 43 vs 40 for all-core throughput and render speed. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 290 W | 180 W |
| Length | 300 mm | 250 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | Nvidia | Nvidia |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $599 | $389 |