GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 5070 12GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB ≈ ₹67,300 today · 2021 Buy now

≈159% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB ≈ ₹1.29 L today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 5070 12GB scores about 159% higher than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 5070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GeForce RTX 5070 12GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

80 W lower rated board power (170 W vs 250 W)
About ₹61,600 cheaper today

Why pick GeForce RTX 5070 12GB

159% higher estimated gaming score
2× memory bandwidth (672 vs 336 GB/s)
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	GeForce RTX 5070 12GB
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell
GPU chip	GA106	GB205
CUDA cores	3,584	6,144
RT cores	28	48
Tensor cores	112	192
Video memory	12 GB GDDR6	12 GB GDDR7
Memory bus	192-bit	192-bit
Memory bandwidth	336 GB/s	672 GB/s
L2 cache	3 MB	48 MB
Boost clock	1.78 GHz	2.51 GHz
Board power (rated)	170 W	250 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Released	2021-02-25	2025-03-04
Price today (≈)	₹67,300	₹1.29 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3060 12GB better than GeForce RTX 5070 12GB?

GeForce RTX 5070 12GB scores about 159% higher than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 5070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or GeForce RTX 5070 12GB?

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is rated at 170 W versus 250 W for GeForce RTX 5070 12GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or GeForce RTX 5070 12GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 5070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3060 12GB and GeForce RTX 5070 12GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (12 GB GDDR6) and GeForce RTX 5070 12GB (12 GB GDDR7) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.