NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

Name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

RTX 3070

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#14 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.48/100

Lowest price

$440

FPS / $

0.966

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Nvidia

RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7

#5 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.44/100

Lowest price

$449

FPS / $

0.967

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Our verdict

The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB and the RTX 3070 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (403 FPS vs 396 FPS on average).
Both cards are currently at the same price (around $440).

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RTX 3070

RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+3%

365 FPS

1% low 209

376 FPS

1% low 211

Apex Legends

+3%

253 FPS

1% low 169

260 FPS

1% low 164

Grand Theft Auto V

+7%

92 FPS

1% low 65

98 FPS

1% low 73

Red Dead Redemption 2

+7%

126 FPS

1% low 89

135 FPS

1% low 95

Cyberpunk 2077

+5%

91 FPS

1% low 69

96 FPS

1% low 72

Rocket League

742 FPS

1% low 320

742 FPS

1% low 325

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+3%

148 FPS

1% low 108

152 FPS

1% low 112

Crimson Desert

+7%

106 FPS

1% low 75

113 FPS

1% low 80

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RTX 3070

0.966

RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

0.967

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Specifications

	RTX 3070	RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell
Release date	2020-10	2025-04
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory bus	256 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Shading units	5888	4608
Boost clock	1725 MHz	2572 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	220 W	180 W
Recommended PSU	650 W	600 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price	$499	$379

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3070

#14 / 71

Popularity score8.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,515

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

#5 / 71

Popularity score48.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.9.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

1667

Average build price

$1,197

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RTX 3070

26 models tracked

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RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

32 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3070 or the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB and the RTX 3070 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (403 FPS vs 396 FPS on average). Both cards are currently at the same price (around $440).

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3070 or RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

At 1440p, the RTX 3070 averages 396 FPS versus 403 FPS for the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 3070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3070 is the r7-5700x (6 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the r7-5700x (197 builds).

How much does the RTX 3070 cost right now?

The RTX 3070 is available from $440. We track 26 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is available from $449. We track 32 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for revolutionary graphics.