NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X and the RTX 5060 Ti with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The RTX 5060 Ti is ~24% faster than the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X is 7% cheaper (launch price).
RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X
- Index (1080p)
- 56/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $399 · ≈ €367
- Upscaling
- DLSS
RTX 5060 Ti
- Index (1080p)
- 68/100
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $429 · ≈ €395
- Upscaling
- DLSS + Frame Gen
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X | RTX 5060 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 58 | 72 | +24% |
| 1440p | 48 | 57 | +19% |
| 4K | 25 | 34 | +36% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X and RTX 5060 Ti: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X | RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 200W | 180W |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 56 | 68 |
| Score 1440p | 52 | 63 |
| Score 4K | 36 | 48 |
| Price (MSRP) | $399 | $429 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 4864 | 4608 |
| RT Cores | 38 | 36 |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 152 | 144 |
| ROPs | 80 | 48 |
| Base Clock | 1410 MHz | 2407 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2572 MHz |
| FP32 Performance | 16.2 TFLOPS | 23.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Clock | 19000 MHz | 28000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 608 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Transistor Count | 17.4B | 21.9B |
| Release Date | 2021-12-09 | 2025-04-16 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X | RTX 5060 Ti | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 64FPS | 82FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
 | 60FPS | 72FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
 | 48FPS | 58FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
 | 51FPS | 62FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
 | 53FPS | 64FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
| 50FPS | 61FPS | RTX 5060 Ti | |
 | 63FPS | 77FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
 | 64FPS | 82FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
 | 70FPS | 90FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
 | 58FPS | 69FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X with the RTX 5060 Ti.
Which is better, the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X or the RTX 5060 Ti?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 5060 Ti is 24% faster than the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X averages 25 FPS and the RTX 5060 Ti 34 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 24% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
