NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, Gaming Comparison
Dead heat, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti split our benchmark suite evenly.
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 1% (76 vs 75 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (1% apart); on launch pricing, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the better value at 18.3 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 15.7).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 76 | 75 | +1% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 81 | 82 | -1% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | 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 | 1,725 MHz | 2,572 MHz |
| TDP | 220 W | 180 W |
| Launch MSRP | $499 | $429 |
| Release | 2020-10-29 | 2025-04-16 |
FAQ
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition has 8GB VRAM and a 220W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has 16GB VRAM and a 180W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition 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 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 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
- Cyberpunk 2077: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition leads by roughly 1% (76 vs 75 FPS) in our testing.
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