GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 5060: specs and benchmark comparison
ANVIDIA · Ada Lovelace
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- 12 GB GDDR6 / GDDR6X
- 200 W
- PSU 650 W+
April 13, 2023 · $599 at launch
Short verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIRendering and compute
A +48.2%NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 leads in this scenario (up to 48.2% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: gaming: rasterization, gaming: ray tracing, power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where GeForce RTX 4070 is better3
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 41.8% faster5,226 samples/min vs 3,685 samples/min
Video memory 4 GB more12 GB vs 8 GB
Memory bus 64 bit more192 bit vs 128 bit
Where GeForce RTX 5060 is better2
Board power 55 W lower145 W (TGP) vs 200 W (TGP)
Launch price $300 lower$299 vs $599
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- A ahead by 41.8%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) · samples/min, higher is better
GeForce RTX 40705,225.8 samples/minGeForce RTX 50603,684.6 samples/minPosition among tested models (67, OptiX)
B · 3,685A · 5,22605,00010,00015,000Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is ahead by 41.8% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
5,225.8 samples/min · community measurement, sample 248 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 248 submissions (14 outliers excluded), interquartile range 5058.13–5339.47; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-07-07; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
3,684.6 samples/min · community measurement, sample 337 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 337 submissions (36 outliers excluded), interquartile range 3619.82–3742.39; submissions 2025-07-18 to 2026-10-27; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (4)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,265.7 | 3,750.9 | A +40.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,114.2 | 3,682.5 | A +38.9% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,172.3 | 3,735.2 | A +38.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,526.5 | 3,728.6 | A +48.2% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (16)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 3,719.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 3,435.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 3,387.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 3,291.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 3,114.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,153.6 | 3,423.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,138.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,812 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,890.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,999.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 6,034.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,403.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,432 | 3,480.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,113.6 | 3,645.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,108.7 | 3,474.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,906.2 | 3,924 | reference |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · GeForce RTX 4070 | B · GeForce RTX 5060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | |||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell | differs |
| Shader unitsShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture. | 5,888 (CUDA cores) | 3,840 (CUDA cores) | not directly comparable |
| Clocks | |||
| Base clock | 1,920 MHz | 2,280 MHz | B: 360 MHz more |
| Boost clockClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit. | 2,480 MHz | 2,500 MHz | B: 20 MHz more |
| Memory | |||
| Video memory | 12 GB | 8 GB | A: 4 GB more |
| Memory type | GDDR6 / GDDR6X | GDDR7 | differs |
| Memory bus | 192 bit | 128 bit | A: 64 bit more |
| Power and dimensions | |||
| Board powerTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops. | 200 W (TGP) | 145 W (TGP) | A: 55 W higher |
| Recommended PSU | 650 W | 550 W | A: 100 W higher |
| Interface | no data | PCIe 5.0 | no data for A |
| Length (reference / Founders Edition)Partner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU. | 244 mm | no data | no data for B |
| Thickness (slots) | 2 | no data | no data for B |
Chip
Architecture
AAda Lovelace
BBlackwell
differsShader units
A5,888 (CUDA cores)
B3,840 (CUDA cores)
not directly comparableShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture.
Clocks
Base clock
A1,920 MHz
B2,280 MHz
B: 360 MHz moreBoost clock
A2,480 MHz
B2,500 MHz
B: 20 MHz moreClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit.
Memory
Video memory
A12 GB
B8 GB
A: 4 GB moreMemory type
AGDDR6 / GDDR6X
BGDDR7
differsMemory bus
A192 bit
B128 bit
A: 64 bit more
Power and dimensions
Board power
A200 W (TGP)
B145 W (TGP)
A: 55 W higherTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops.
Recommended PSU
A650 W
B550 W
A: 100 W higherInterface
Ano data
BPCIe 5.0
no data for ALength (reference / Founders Edition)
A244 mm
Bno data
no data for BPartner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU.
Thickness (slots)
A2
Bno data
no data for B
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
How much video memory do NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 have?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070: 12 GB GDDR6 / GDDR6X, 192-bit bus. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060: 8 GB GDDR7, 128-bit bus.
What power supply does the manufacturer recommend?
For NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 650 W or more; for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 550 W or more. This is a recommendation for a typical system; also check the power connectors of the specific card model.
Which is faster: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
- ModelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- ModelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 5060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 5060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 5070
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 5060
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- ComparisonGeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 5060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 5060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 5060 vs Radeon RX 7600
Data sources (3)
- NVIDIA — specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060checked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.