NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RTX 3070 Ti Laptop and the RTX 5060 Laptop 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 3070 Ti Laptop is ~2% faster than the RTX 5060 Laptop on average at 1080p.
RTX 3070 Ti Laptop
- Index (1080p)
- 53/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- —
- Upscaling
- DLSS
RTX 5060 Laptop
- Index (1080p)
- 52/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- —
- 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 3070 Ti Laptop | RTX 5060 Laptop | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 59 | 58 | +2% |
| 1440p | 46 | 44 | +5% |
| 4K | 25 | 23 | +9% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RTX 3070 Ti Laptop and RTX 5060 Laptop: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RTX 3070 Ti Laptop | RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 150W | 100W |
| Tier | High-end | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 53 | 52 |
| Score 1440p | 47 | 45 |
| Score 4K | 33 | 30 |
| Price (MSRP) | — | — |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RTX 3070 Ti Laptop | RTX 5060 Laptop | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 62FPS | 61FPS | RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 47FPS | 47FPS | Tie |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 59FPS | 58FPS | RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
| Marathon | 59FPS | 58FPS | RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 53FPS | 52FPS | RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 64FPS | 63FPS | RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 59FPS | 58FPS | RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
| 007 First Light | 59FPS | 58FPS | RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 51FPS | 50FPS | RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
| Pathologic 3 | 72FPS | 70FPS | RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop wins in 9 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RTX 3070 Ti Laptop with the RTX 5060 Laptop.
Which is better, the RTX 3070 Ti Laptop or the RTX 5060 Laptop?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 3070 Ti Laptop is 2% faster than the RTX 5060 Laptop. 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 3070 Ti Laptop averages 25 FPS and the RTX 5060 Laptop 23 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 2% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.