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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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Performance
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
51,40040% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti19% better
60,98047% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 19% better performance than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)136% better
119.8173% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
50.8631% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 136% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $429. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB206) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5060 Ti has 16 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 Ti includes 4,608 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,407 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,572 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 144 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 36 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5060 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5060 Ti has the 35th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.61% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 51,400 score and $429 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 119.81. This is the 12th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2021 with a MSRP of $1,199. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 912.4 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 3080 Ti includes 10,240 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,365 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,665 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 320 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 80 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3080 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 350 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3080 Ti has the 24th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 46.99% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 60,980 score and $1,199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 50.86. This is the 74th 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ampere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2025Q2 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)$429$1,199
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
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Low - 1080p
207 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
179 FPS
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High - 1080p
159 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
147 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
110 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
63 FPS
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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 5060 Ti (16 GB)
51,40040% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti19% better
60,98047% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 19% better performance than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 35th with a score of 51,400, and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ranked 24th with a score of 60,980.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)136% better
119.8173% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
50.8631% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 136% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 12th with a performance per dollar of 119.81, and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ranked 74th with a performance per dollar of 50.86.

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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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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
15,854.5
19,224
(+21.25%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
16,219
18,903.5
(+16.55%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
188,114
218,185
(+15.99%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
42,064.5
47,113
(+12%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
182,657
189,351
(+3.66%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
47,632
(+1.37%)
46,988
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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326.4
PassMark G3D Mark
22,789
27,122
(+19.01%)
PassMark G2D Mark
1,227
(+13.61%)
1,080
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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
CodenameGB206GA102
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ampere
Process Size5 nm8 nm
Transistors21,900 million28,300 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Memory Size16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s912.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,188 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache32 MB6 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)180 W350 W
Suggested PSU450 W750 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 12-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1bHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
CUDA Cores4,60810,240
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3680
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)144320
Render Output Units (ROP)48112
Tensor Cores144320
Ray Tracing Cores3680
Core Clock Speed2,407 MHz1,365 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,572 MHz1,665 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate123.5 GPixel/s186.5 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate370.4 GTexel/s532.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance23.7 TFLOPS34.1 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance370.4 GFLOPS532.8 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
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.