NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, Gaming Comparison
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 18.2% faster.
Both cards were measured first-party on our bench, same suite, same test rig.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Cyberpunk 2077, where GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leads by 21% (62 vs 75 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (15% apart); on launch pricing, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the better value at 18.3 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 16.7).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 62 | 75 | -17% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 71 | 82 | -13% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8GB | 16GB |
| Transistors | 17,400M | 21,900M |
| Die size | 392.5 mm² | 181 mm² |
| Transistor density | 44.3 M/mm² | 121 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Ampere (GA104) | Blackwell (GB206) |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,572 MHz |
| TDP | 200 W | 180 W |
| Launch MSRP | $399 | $429 |
| Release | 2020-12-02 | 2025-04-16 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 18.2% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8GB VRAM and a 200W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has 16GB VRAM and a 180W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti delivers more performance per dollar: 18.3 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 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
- Cyberpunk 2077: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leads by roughly 21% (62 vs 75 FPS) in our testing.
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