68

RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

$399

MSRP

82

RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

$749

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 21% higher overall score, driven by its 8,960 shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 43.9 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 31% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $399 versus the RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card's $749 price tag, it costs 88% less while delivering performance that's only 21% behind. Its 16 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 Ti Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 5070 Ti 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 5070 Ti Graphics Card

21% faster overall

Best value for money

RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card

9% better value per dollar

RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

9% better value per dollar

Memory

Memory
16 GB
16 GB
Memory type
GDDR7
GDDR7
Memory bus
128-bit
256-bit
Memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
896 GB/s

Performance

CUDA cores
4,608
8,960
Boost clock
2,457 MHz
2,452 MHz
Base clock
2,100 MHz
2,162 MHz
FP32 performance
22.6 TFLOPS
43.9 TFLOPS
RT cores
36
70
Tensor cores
144
280

Physical

Transistors
18.9 billion
36.8 billion
Process
4 nm
4 nm
PCIe
PCIe 5
PCIe 5
Card length
240 mm
285 mm

Power

TDP
180W
300W
Power connector
8-pin
16-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
58 fps
82 fps
Black Myth Wukong
65 fps
93 fps
Counter-Strike 2
360 fps
440 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
72 fps
102 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
74 fps
105 fps
Spider-Man 2
78 fps
110 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
135,000 points
190,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
31,000 points
44,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
18,500 points
26,500 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card worth $350 more than the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card scores 82 overall vs 68 for the RTX 5060 Ti 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 Ti Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card or RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card?

The RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RTX 5060 Ti 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 5070 Ti Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card or RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card?

Choose the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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