GeForce RTX 3070 against GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is 17% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 4% in the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's favour.
- The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB typically costs $110 less.
- Per dollar, the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the better buy: 10.3 points per $100 against 7.2.
Head to head
| Measure | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 36 | 40 | 4 ptsright |
| Games at 1080p | 43 | 49 | 6 ptsright |
| Games at 1440p | 35 | 41 | 6 ptsright |
| Games at 4K | 24 | 25 | 1 ptsright |
| Rendering and video | 44 | 40 | 4 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 7.2 | 10.3 | 43%right |
| Typical price | $499 | $389 | $110right |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB | level |
| Board power | 220 W | 180 W | 22%right |
| Length | 285 mm | 250 mm | 14%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 43 vs 46 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 Ti 8GB | 43 vs 49 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 35 vs 41 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 38 vs 41 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 3070 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 220 W | 180 W |
| Length | 285 mm | 250 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | Nvidia | Nvidia |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $499 | $389 |