NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, Gaming Comparison
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 96.1% 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 5070 Ti leads by 105% (62 vs 127 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (87% apart); on launch pricing, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the better value at 17.4 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 16.7).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 62 | 127 | -51% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 71 | 133 | -47% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8GB | 16GB |
| Transistors | 17,400M | 45,600M |
| Die size | 392.5 mm² | 378 mm² |
| Transistor density | 44.3 M/mm² | 120.6 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Ampere (GA104) | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 896 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,452 MHz |
| TDP | 200 W | 300 W |
| Launch MSRP | $399 | $749 |
| Release | 2020-12-02 | 2025-02-20 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?
- GeForce RTX 5070 Ti performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 96.1% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8GB VRAM and a 200W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has 16GB VRAM and a 300W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 5070 Ti better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers more performance per dollar: 17.4 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 5070 Ti?
- Cyberpunk 2077: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads by roughly 105% (62 vs 127 FPS) in our testing.
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