NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 2.9% faster.
Both cards were measured first-party on our bench, same suite, same test rig.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Red Dead Redemption 2, where NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 leads by 4% (71 vs 74 FPS); the closest fight is Cyberpunk 2077 (2% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value at 22.9 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 16.7).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 62 | 63 | -2% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 71 | 74 | -4% |
Cost to rent
| Card | Per hour |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | $0.075 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | $0.090 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 1.20x cheaper per hour. Cheapest on-demand rate we see across RunPod and Vast.
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Transistors | 17,400M | 21,900M |
| Die size | 392.5 mm² | 181 mm² |
| Process node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Transistor density | 44.3 M/mm² | 121 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Ampere (GA104) | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,497 MHz |
| TDP | 200 W | 145 W |
| Launch MSRP | $399 | $299 |
| Release | 2020-12-02 | 2025-05-19 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 2.9% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8GB VRAM and a 200W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has 8GB VRAM and a 145W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers more performance per dollar: 22.9 average FPS per $100 versus 16.7. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- Red Dead Redemption 2: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 leads by roughly 4% (71 vs 74 FPS) in our testing.
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