G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5070 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5070: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 250W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 245mm, a 3mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌GeForce RTX 5070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

GeForce RTX 5070

2025

Why buy it

✅24.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 250W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 5070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 24.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 42.1% in PassMark G3D (28,854 vs 20,312), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025), while GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and 48 vs 38 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 5070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $150 more expensive on MSRP at $549 vs $399, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 3.2% (52.6 vs 50.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5070 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce RTX 5070

The GeForce RTX 5070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 4 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2325 MHz to 2512 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,854 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 28,854 — the GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 42.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 5070 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2512 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 5070) with 152 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
G3D Mark Score	20,312	28,854+42%
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864	6144+26%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	30.87 TFLOPS+91%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2512 MHz+51%
ROPs	80	80
TMUs	152	192+26%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	6 MB+25%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	48+26%
Tensor Cores	152	192+26%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 5070 is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 5070 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 5070 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 5070. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 5070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	672 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 242mm vs 245mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 72°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
TDP	200W-20%	250W
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	242mm	245mm
Height	112mm	115mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	72°C-4%
Perf/Watt	101.6	115.4+14%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the GeForce RTX 5070 launched at $549. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 27.3% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 52.6 (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 5070 offers 3.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5070 (2025 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP	$399-27%	$549
Performance per Dollar	50.9	52.6+3%
Codename	GA104	GB205
Release	December 1 2020	March 4 2025
Ranking	#73	#22

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