NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3070
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce VS NVIDIA GeForce GPU COMPARISON
RTX 3070 vs RTX 5060
Compare RightNow GPU Database specifications and median 3DMark Time Spy Graphics scores. The quick answer below is intentionally separated from game-specific FPS and live pricing.
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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 5060
Blackwell 2.0 · 8 GB GDDR7
QUICK ANSWER
RTX 3070 and RTX 5060 are close in Time Spy
RTX 3070 has a median Graphics score of 13,645 and RTX 5060 scores 13,743, a difference of about 0.7%. That is too small for a blanket gaming-performance claim.
3DMARK TIME SPY
Time Spy Graphics score comparison
Median Graphics scores across submitted 3DMark Time Spy results; higher is better.
RTX 307013,645
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 931,595 resultsView 3DMark result searchRTX 506013,743
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 84,527 resultsView 3DMark result searchTime Spy is a synthetic DirectX 12 workload, not an FPS guarantee. Submitted results can include different board models, drivers, cooling, overclocks, and laptop power limits. Models are desktop GPUs unless explicitly labeled Laptop.
SPECIFICATIONS
RTX 3070 vs RTX 5060 specs
Reference specifications from the RightNow GPU Database, whose upstream records come from TechPowerUp.
| Specification | RTX 3070 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| GPU codename | GA104 | GB206 |
| Foundry | Samsung | TSMC |
| Process size | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shader units | 5,888 | 3,840 |
| Base clock | 1,500 MHz | 2,280 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,497 MHz |
| Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 | 8 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| TMUs | 184 | 120 |
| ROPs | 96 | 48 |
| Tensor cores | 184 | 120 |
| Ray tracing cores | 46 | 30 |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 32 MB |
| TDP | 220 W | 145 W |
| Recommended system power | 550 W | 300 W |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| Power connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Display outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b |
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| FP32 performance | 20.31 TFLOPS | 19.18 TFLOPS |
RTX 3070: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
RTX 5060: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
HOW TO CHOOSE
Should you choose RTX 3070 or RTX 5060?
A useful choice depends on performance, memory, power, price, and the games or workloads you actually use.
Start with measured performance
RTX 3070 has a median Graphics score of 13,645 and RTX 5060 scores 13,743, a difference of about 0.7%. That is too small for a blanket gaming-performance claim. Treat a result within roughly three percent as effectively close in this synthetic workload.
Check memory and power
RTX 3070 lists 8 GB GDDR6 and 220 W graphics power; RTX 5060 lists 8 GB GDDR7 and 145 W. Board-partner models can use different coolers, limits, and connectors.
Verify the exact game and price
This comparison does not invent FPS or value claims. Check independent testing for your games and resolution, then compare the current prices of the exact cards available to you.