NVIDIA GeForce VS NVIDIA GeForce GPU COMPARISON

RTX 5070 vs RTX 3060 Ti

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 5070
NVIDIA GeForce

RTX 5070

Blackwell 2.0 · 12 GB GDDR7

VS
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce

RTX 3060 Ti

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

QUICK ANSWER

RTX 5070 leads in 3DMark Time Spy

RTX 5070 has a median Graphics score of 22,708 versus 11,708 for RTX 3060 Ti, a lead of about 94% in this synthetic workload.

3DMARK TIME SPY

Time Spy Graphics score comparison

Median Graphics scores across submitted 3DMark Time Spy results; higher is better.

Time 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 5070 vs RTX 3060 Ti specs

Reference specifications from the RightNow GPU Database, whose upstream records come from TechPowerUp.

SpecificationRTX 5070RTX 3060 Ti
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ampere
GPU codenameGB205GA104
FoundryTSMCSamsung
Process size5 nm8 nm
Shader units6,1444,864
Base clock2,325 MHz1,410 MHz
Boost clock2,512 MHz1,665 MHz
Memory12 GB GDDR78 GB GDDR6
Memory bus192-bit256-bit
Memory bandwidth672 GB/s448 GB/s
TMUs192152
ROPs8080
Tensor cores192152
Ray tracing cores4838
L2 cache48 MB4 MB
TDP250 W200 W
Recommended system power600 W550 W
PCI ExpressPCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Power connectors1x 16-pin1x 12-pin
Display outputs1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
FP32 performance30.87 TFLOPS16.2 TFLOPS

RTX 5070: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026

RTX 3060 Ti: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026

HOW TO CHOOSE

Should you choose RTX 5070 or RTX 3060 Ti?

A useful choice depends on performance, memory, power, price, and the games or workloads you actually use.

01

Start with measured performance

RTX 5070 has a median Graphics score of 22,708 versus 11,708 for RTX 3060 Ti, a lead of about 94% in this synthetic workload. Treat a result within roughly three percent as effectively close in this synthetic workload.

02

Check memory and power

RTX 5070 lists 12 GB GDDR7 and 250 W graphics power; RTX 3060 Ti lists 8 GB GDDR6 and 200 W. Board-partner models can use different coolers, limits, and connectors.

03

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.

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