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GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 5060
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The short answer
- The GeForce RTX 5060 is about 44% faster.
- The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has more memory: 12GB vs 8GB. That matters for AI models and new games at high settings.
- The GeForce RTX 5060 costs $30 less at launch price.
- Best value: the GeForce RTX 5060 gives more speed per dollar.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $329 | $299 |
| Speed (1440p, RTX 5070 = 100) | 43 | 62 |
| Speed per $100 | 13.1 | 20.7 |
| VRAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 128-bit |
| Power draw | 170W | 145W |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Released | 2021-02 | 2025-05 |
| Key features | DLSS 2 | DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation · Reflex 2 |
Speed is relative 1440p gaming performance from one public test table, scaled so RTX 5070 = 100. Prices are launch prices; store prices change.
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