GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
VS
GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

2021Core: 1575 MHzBoost: 1770 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

2025Boost: 2430 MHz

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

#110
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
133%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
118%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
114%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
103%
#27
GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
98%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
94%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile.

InsightGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell / 3nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU 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 Ti Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,621 points. Launch price was $599.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2430 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,300 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU scores 17,621 and the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile reaches 17,300 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 3 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2430 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
G3D Mark Score
17,621+2%
17,300
Architecture
Ampere
Blackwell 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
3 nm
Shading Units
6144+33%
4608
Boost Clock
1770 MHz
2430 MHz+37%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+17%
384 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 7th gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen
9th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC 7th gen
6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU draws 290W versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile's 115W — a 86.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
TDP
290W
115W-60%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
60.8
150.4+147%