GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,025 points.
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,770 points. Launch price was $429.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 23,025 and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB reaches 22,770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Raw compute: 15.97 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 2572 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) with 160 Tensor cores vs 144.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 23,025+1% | 22,770 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+11% | 4608 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.97 TFLOPS | 23.7 TFLOPS+48% |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 2572 MHz+65% |
| ROPs | 80+67% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+11% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+11% | 4.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+11% | 36 |
| Tensor Cores | 160+11% | 144 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC (9th Gen) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (6th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB's 180W — a 44.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 68°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-36% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 68°C-15% |
| Perf/Watt | 200.2+58% | 126.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $429 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $429 |
| Codename | GA104 | GB206 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | April 16 2025 |
| Ranking | #164 | #55 |
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