I. Introduction
At present, for those considering a next-generation entry-level NVIDIA GPU, the GeForce RTX 5060 stands out as the best value choice—without question. Still, many users may feel some curiosity or even hesitation, wondering just how big the performance gap is between the RTX 5060 and its more powerful siblings.
This article compares the gaming performance of the GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5070, offering a reference for those interested in making an informed choice.
II. Specifications Comparison
GeForce RTX 5060
- Release Date: May 19, 2025
- GPU: GB206, Blackwell architecture
- Process: TSMC 4nm
- CUDA Cores: 3840
- Texture Units: 120
- Raster Units: 48
- SMs: 30
- Tensor Cores: 120
- RT Cores: 30
- L2 Cache: 32MB
- Base Clock: 2280 MHz
- Boost Clock: 2497 MHz
- VRAM: 8GB GDDR7
- Memory Speed: 28 Gbps
- Bus Width: 128-bit
- Bandwidth: 448 GB/s
- FP32 Performance: 19.18 TFLOPS
- TDP: 145W
- MSRP: $299
GeForce RTX 5070
- Release Date: January 6, 2025
- GPU: GB205
- Process: TSMC 5nm
- CUDA Cores: 6144
- Texture Units: 192
- SMs: 48
- Tensor Cores: 192
- RT Cores: 48
- L2 Cache: 40MB
- Base Clock: 2165 MHz
- Boost Clock: 2510 MHz
- VRAM: 12GB GDDR7
- Memory Speed: 28 Gbps
- Bus Width: 192-bit
- Bandwidth: 672 GB/s
- FP32 Performance: 30.84 TFLOPS
- TDP: 250W
- Reference Price: $549
III. Test Platform Configuration
The test system is configured as follows:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F
- Motherboard: MSI B760M Bomber WiFi
- Memory: 32GB DDR5-6000
- Graphics Cards: GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5070
- Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 4TB ×2
- Operating System: Windows 11
IV. Game Testing (RTX 5060 vs 5070)
Seven games were tested at 1440P resolution. In each comparison, the left side represents the GeForce RTX 5060, and the right side represents the GeForce RTX 5070.
1. God of War
- RTX 5060: Avg 66 FPS, Min 52 FPS, Frame Time 12.6ms
- RTX 5070: Avg 113 FPS, Min 85 FPS, Frame Time 6.8ms
📈 Performance Gain: +47 FPS (~71%)
2. Red Dead Redemption 2
- RTX 5060: Avg 72 FPS, Min 58 FPS, Frame Time 15.8ms
- RTX 5070: Avg 106 FPS, Min 84 FPS, Frame Time 9.1ms
📈 Performance Gain: +34 FPS (~47%)
3. Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- RTX 5060: Avg 43 FPS, Min 37 FPS, Frame Time 23.8ms
- RTX 5070: Avg 64 FPS, Min 52 FPS, Frame Time 15.5ms
📈 Performance Gain: +21 FPS (~49%)
4. Ghostwire: Tokyo
- RTX 5060: Avg 54 FPS, Min 48 FPS, Frame Time 19.0ms
- RTX 5070: Avg 87 FPS, Min 72 FPS, Frame Time 10.4ms
📈 Performance Gain: +33 FPS (~61%)
5. Silent Hill 2
- RTX 5060: Avg 44 FPS, Min 36 FPS, Frame Time 23.1ms
- RTX 5070: Avg 60 FPS, Min 38 FPS, Frame Time 16.9ms
📈 Performance Gain: +16 FPS (~36%)
6. Black Myth: Wukong
- RTX 5060: Avg 50 FPS, Min 40 FPS, Frame Time 16.9ms
- RTX 5070: Avg 79 FPS, Min 60 FPS, Frame Time 11.1ms
📈 Performance Gain: +29 FPS (~58%)
7. The Last of Us Part II
- RTX 5060: Avg 47 FPS, Min 35 FPS, Frame Time 23.3ms
- RTX 5070: Avg 73 FPS, Min 46 FPS, Frame Time 11.1ms
📈 Performance Gain: +26 FPS (~55%)
Summary:
Across all seven titles, the GeForce RTX 5070 consistently outperformed the RTX 5060, with performance gains ranging from ~36% to ~71%, depending on the game. On average, the uplift was around ~54–56%, accompanied by significantly higher power consumption (≈60–100W more) and higher temperatures.
The RTX 5070 offers a major leap in capability, especially for high-refresh or ray-tracing-focused gameplay at 1440P, but comes with increased cost and power demands.
V. Comparative Conclusion
Compared to the GeForce RTX 5060, the GeForce RTX 5070 features significantly stronger overall specifications—such as a much higher CUDA core count and wider memory bus—so it’s no surprise that the RTX 5060 was thoroughly outperformed in every test.
Based on the compiled results, the GeForce RTX 5070 delivers approximately 54% higher gaming performance than the RTX 5060, meaning its performance is roughly 1.5 times greater.
This is the conclusion of the article and is provided for reference only.
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