NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 15% 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition leads by 21% (76 vs 63 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (9% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value at 22.9 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 15.7).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 76 | 63 | +21% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 81 | 74 | +9% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| 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 |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,497 MHz |
| TDP | 220 W | 145 W |
| Launch MSRP | $499 | $299 |
| Release | 2020-10-29 | 2025-05-19 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 15% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition has 8GB VRAM and a 220W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has 8GB VRAM and a 145W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition 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 15.7. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- Cyberpunk 2077: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition leads by roughly 21% (76 vs 63 FPS) in our testing.
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