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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

  • Blender render score 3403 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 290 W
VS

BPart B

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5060

  • Blender render score 3679 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 145 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is 8% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti3,403

Median of 46 submissions

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 50603,679

Median of 106 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A37%Fair
B38%Fair

Too close to call

Office Work

A46%Fair
B61%Good

Better pick: GeForce RTX 5060 · Board power: 145 W vs 290 W

Daily Use

A39%Fair
B46%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 5060 · Board power: 145 W vs 290 W

Content Creation

A35%Fair
B36%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 6 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

39/100

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

45/100

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Advantages

  • Memory bus 256 bit vs 128 bit (100% higher)
  • Shader units 6144 vs 3840 (60% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 290 W vs 145 W (100% higher)
  • Boost clock 1770 MHz vs 2497 MHz (29% lower)
  • Blender render score 3403 samples/min vs 3679 samples/min (8% lower)

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

Advantages

  • Board power 145 W vs 290 W (50% lower)
  • Boost clock 2497 MHz vs 1770 MHz (41% higher)
  • Blender render score 3679 samples/min vs 3403 samples/min (8% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Memory bus 128 bit vs 256 bit (50% lower)
  • Shader units 3840 vs 6144 (38% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 TiBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.3403 samples/min3679 samples/min Better +8%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.46106
Memory
Video memory8 GB8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory bus256 bit Better +100%128 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units6144 Better +60%3840
Boost clock1770 MHz2497 MHz Better +41%
Power
Board power290 W145 W Better
Platform
ArchitectureAmpereBlackwell
Release year20212025
Launch price$599$299

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 posts a median render score of 3,679 against 3,403 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, making it 8% faster. The medians are based on 106 and 46 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti: 8 GB video memory, GDDR6X, 1770 MHz boost clock, 290 W board power, released in 2021, launched at $599. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060: 8 GB video memory, GDDR7, 2497 MHz boost clock, 145 W board power, released in 2025, launched at $299.

Our overall scores are 39 for GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and 45 for GeForce RTX 5060 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: GeForce RTX 5060; for daily use: GeForce RTX 5060; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060 FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5060?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 posts a median render score of 3,679 against 3,403 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, making it 8% faster. The medians are based on 106 and 46 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5060?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is rated at 290 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at 145 W, so the GeForce RTX 5060 draws 100% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and the GeForce RTX 5060 cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti launched at $599 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at $299. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5060 better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (37 and 38 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.