Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3070 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 145W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 5,888 | 3,840 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| FP16 (dense) | 40.6 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 162.6 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 120 |
| FP32 Performance | 20.3 TFLOPS | 19.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| FP4 (with sparsity) | Not published | 614 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 81.3 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 325.2 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The FP32 performance stands at 20.3 TFLOPS for the RTX 3070 compared with 19.2 TFLOPS for the RTX 5060 which indicates similar throughput for general compute workloads. The RTX 3070 supplies dense FP16 at 40.6 TFLOPS while the RTX 5060 does not publish a dense FP16 figure so direct dense FP16 comparison remains unavailable. Memory bandwidth remains identical at 448 GB/s for both GPUs which supports equivalent data movement rates and therefore similar maximum batch sizes in memory bound tasks. The TDP difference of 220W versus 145W shows the RTX 5060 requires less power for its FP32 rating of 19.2 TFLOPS.
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RTX 3070
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RTX 5060
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When to Choose the RTX 3070
The RTX 3070 suits workloads that require published dense FP16 at 40.6 TFLOPS or dense INT8 at 162.6 TOPS because the RTX 5060 does not publish these figures. Its FP32 rating of 20.3 TFLOPS exceeds the 19.2 TFLOPS of the RTX 5060 which favors compute tasks that rely on that metric.
When to Choose the RTX 5060
The RTX 5060 suits power constrained environments because its TDP of 145W is lower than the 220W TDP of the RTX 3070.
Use Cases
The RTX 3070 supplies dense FP16 at 40.6 TFLOPS which supports training steps while the RTX 5060 does not publish a dense FP16 figure.
The RTX 5060 operates at a TDP of 145W which reduces power draw compared with the 220W TDP of the RTX 3070 during sustained inference.
The RTX 3070 lists dense INT8 at 162.6 TOPS which aids fine tuning efficiency whereas the RTX 5060 does not publish an INT8 figure.
Both GPUs share memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s which determines image generation throughput at similar rates.
The RTX 3070 delivers FP32 performance of 20.3 TFLOPS which exceeds the 19.2 TFLOPS of the RTX 5060 for floating point workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FP32 performance difference between the RTX 3070 and RTX 5060?▾
The RTX 3070 lists FP32 performance at 20.3 TFLOPS while the RTX 5060 lists FP32 performance at 19.2 TFLOPS.
How does TDP compare between the RTX 3070 and RTX 5060?▾
The RTX 3070 has a TDP of 220W whereas the RTX 5060 has a TDP of 145W.
Do both GPUs share the same memory bandwidth?▾
Both the RTX 3070 and RTX 5060 provide memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
What interconnect does each GPU use?▾
The RTX 3070 uses PCIe 4.0 while the RTX 5060 uses PCIe 5.0.
Which GPU publishes a dense FP16 figure?▾
The RTX 3070 publishes dense FP16 at 40.6 TFLOPS while the RTX 5060 does not publish a dense FP16 figure.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3070 or the RTX 5060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3070 and RTX 5060 vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.
How much VRAM does the RTX 3070 have compared to the RTX 5060?▾
The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5060 has 8 to 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 3070 and RTX 5060 GPUs available to rent right now?▾
Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.
What is the main difference between the RTX 3070 and the RTX 5060?▾
The RTX 3070 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 5060 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s; the RTX 5060 has 8-16 GB of GDDR7 at 448 GB/s, so the RTX 5060 has 1.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3070.
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