79

RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card

Ada Lovelace · 16 GB GDDR6X

$799

MSRP

58

RTX 5060 Graphics Card

Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7

$299

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 36% higher overall score, driven by its 8,448 shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 44.1 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 43% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RTX 5060 Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $299 versus the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card's $799 price tag, it costs 167% less while delivering performance that's only 36% behind. Its 8 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the RTX 5060 Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card

36% faster overall

Best value for money

RTX 5060 Graphics Card

22% better value per dollar

RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card best for

Raw performance

36% faster overall

Memory

Memory
16 GB
8 GB
Memory type
GDDR6X
GDDR7
Memory bus
256-bit
128-bit
Memory bandwidth
672 GB/s
448 GB/s

Performance

CUDA cores
8,448
3,072
Boost clock
2,610 MHz
2,407 MHz
Base clock
2,340 MHz
2,050 MHz
FP32 performance
44.1 TFLOPS
14.8 TFLOPS
RT cores
66
24
Tensor cores
264
96

Physical

Transistors
36.8 billion
14.8 billion
Process
4 nm
4 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 5
Card length
285 mm
228 mm

Power

TDP
285W
150W
Power connector
16-pin
8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
74 fps
47 fps
Black Myth Wukong
84 fps
52 fps
Counter-Strike 2
410 fps
320 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
92 fps
58 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
96 fps
60 fps
Spider-Man 2
100 fps
63 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
178,000 points
108,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
40,500 points
24,500 points
3DMark Time Spy
24,500 points
14,500 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card worth $500 more than the RTX 5060 Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card scores 79 overall vs 58 for the RTX 5060 Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RTX 5060 Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card or RTX 5060 Graphics Card?

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RTX 5060 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RTX 5060 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RTX 5060 Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card or RTX 5060 Graphics Card?

Choose the RTX 5060 Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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