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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2070
31,26024% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 506051% better
47,201.536% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 51% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2070
62.6538% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 5060152% better
157.8696% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 152% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 2070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2018 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU106) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 2070 includes 2,304 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,410 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,620 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 288 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 36 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 2070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 175 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 2070 has the 88th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 24.09% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 31,260 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 62.65. This is the 62nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB206) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 5060 includes 3,840 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,280 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,497 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 120 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 30 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 145 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5060 has the 39th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 36.37% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 47,201.5 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 157.86. This is the 3rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 5060
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureTuringBlackwell 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2018Q2 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$499$299
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 5060
Low - 1080p
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186 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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157 FPS
High - 1080p
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138 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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127 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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90 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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37 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2070
31,26024% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 506051% better
47,201.536% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 51% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2070 is ranked 88th with a score of 31,260, and the GeForce RTX 5060 is ranked 39th with a score of 47,201.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2070
62.6538% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 5060152% better
157.8696% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 152% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 2070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2070 is ranked 62nd with a performance per dollar of 62.65, and the GeForce RTX 5060 is ranked 3rd with a performance per dollar of 157.86.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon RX 9070161.42+158%
GeForce RTX 5060157.86+152%
Arc B580153.65+145%
Radeon RX 7600144.26+130%
Radeon RX 7800 XT131.48+110%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti68.93+10%
GeForce GTX 107065.04+4%
GeForce RTX 207062.65
Radeon RX Vega 6461.77-1%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER58.6-6%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 5060
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
9,300
13,806
(+48.45%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
9,214.5
14,106.5
(+53.09%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
127,652
171,078
(+34.02%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
23,186
37,952
(+63.68%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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163,486
3DMark 11 Performance Score
24,241
44,648.5
(+84.19%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
172.5
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PassMark G3D Mark
16,105
20,707
(+28.57%)
PassMark G2D Mark
822
1,136
(+38.2%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 5060
CodenameTU106GB206
ArchitectureTuringBlackwell 2.0
Process Size12 nm5 nm
Transistors10,800 million21,900 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 5060
Memory Size8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s448 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit128 bit
L1 Cache64 KB128 KB
L2 Cache4 MB32 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 5060
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)175 W145 W
Suggested PSU450 W300 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-CHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 5060
CUDA Cores2,3043,840
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3630
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)144120
Render Output Units (ROP)6448
Tensor Cores288120
Ray Tracing Cores3630
Core Clock Speed1,410 MHz2,280 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,620 MHz2,497 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 5060
Pixel Fill Rate103.7 GPixel/s119.9 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate233.3 GTexel/s299.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance7.47 TFLOPS19.18 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance233.3 GFLOPS299.6 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 5060
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.