NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 5060 Ti
Blackwell 2.0 · 16 GB GDDR7 / 8 GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce VS NVIDIA GeForce GPU COMPARISON
RTX 5060 Ti vs RTX 3070
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 3070
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6
QUICK ANSWER
RTX 5060 Ti leads in 3DMark Time Spy
RTX 5060 Ti has a median Graphics score of 15,946 versus 13,645 for RTX 3070, a lead of about 17% in this synthetic workload.
3DMARK TIME SPY
Time Spy Graphics score comparison
Median Graphics scores across submitted 3DMark Time Spy results; higher is better.
RTX 5060 Ti15,946
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 24,251 resultsView 3DMark result searchRTX 307013,645
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 931,595 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 5060 Ti vs RTX 3070 specs
Reference specifications from the RightNow GPU Database, whose upstream records come from TechPowerUp.
| Specification | RTX 5060 Ti | RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| GPU codename | GB206 | GA104 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Samsung |
| Process size | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shader units | 4,608 | 5,888 |
| Base clock | 2,407 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
| Boost clock | 2,572 MHz | 1,725 MHz |
| Memory | 16 GB GDDR7 / 8 GB GDDR7 | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| TMUs | 144 | 184 |
| ROPs | 48 | 96 |
| Tensor cores | 144 | 184 |
| Ray tracing cores | 36 | 46 |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 4 MB |
| TDP | 180 W | 220 W |
| Recommended system power | 450 W | 550 W |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Power connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Display outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| FP32 performance | 23.7 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS |
RTX 5060 Ti: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
RTX 3070: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
HOW TO CHOOSE
Should you choose RTX 5060 Ti or RTX 3070?
A useful choice depends on performance, memory, power, price, and the games or workloads you actually use.
Start with measured performance
RTX 5060 Ti has a median Graphics score of 15,946 versus 13,645 for RTX 3070, a lead of about 17% in this synthetic workload. Treat a result within roughly three percent as effectively close in this synthetic workload.
Check memory and power
RTX 5060 Ti lists 16 GB GDDR7 / 8 GB GDDR7 and 180 W graphics power; RTX 3070 lists 8 GB GDDR6 and 220 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.