NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 5070, Gaming Comparison
GeForce RTX 5070 wins 15 of 15 benchmarks, averaging 63.3% faster.
Both cards were measured first-party on our bench, same suite, same test rig.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Marvel Rivals, where GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 86% (37 vs 69 FPS); the closest fight is Diablo 4 (49% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value at 23.2 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 20.4).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5070 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wake 2 FPS | 49 | 79 | -38% |
| Baldur's Gate 3 FPS | 96 | 158 | -39% |
| Black Desert Online FPS | 103 | 158 | -35% |
| Black Myth: Wukong FPS | 49 | 75 | -35% |
| Call of Duty: MW3 FPS | 72 | 112 | -36% |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 FPS | 31 | 49 | -37% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS | 144 | 234 | -38% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 63 | 103 | -39% |
| Diablo 4 FPS | 88 | 131 | -33% |
| Escape from Tarkov FPS | 77 | 124 | -38% |
| Marvel Rivals FPS | 37 | 69 | -46% |
| Monster Hunter Wilds FPS | 38 | 68 | -44% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 74 | 113 | -35% |
| The Last of Us Part II FPS | 57 | 103 | -45% |
| The Witcher 3 FPS | 63 | 106 | -41% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5070 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Transistors | 21,900M | 31,100M |
| Die size | 181 mm² | 263 mm² |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Transistor density | 121 M/mm² | 118.3 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 672 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,497 MHz | 2,512 MHz |
| TDP | 145 W | 250 W |
| Launch MSRP | $299 | $549 |
| Release | 2025-05-19 | 2025-03-05 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 5070?
- GeForce RTX 5070 performs better for gaming, winning 15 of 15 benchmarks in our suite with an average 63.3% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5070?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has 8GB VRAM and a 145W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 has 12GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 5070 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers more performance per dollar: 23.2 average FPS per $100 versus 20.4. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5070?
- Marvel Rivals: GeForce RTX 5070 leads by roughly 86% (37 vs 69 FPS) in our testing.
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