NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile Comparison

# NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

The database records two distinct NVIDIA Blackwell 2.0 designs facing off: the desktop GeForce RTX 5060 and the mobile GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile wins 7 of 9 head-to-head benchmarks, but the RTX 5060 claims two notable victories, including one in compute throughput. The average benchmark scores separate them clearly, with the RTX 5060 at 26,331 and the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile at 35,435, a 34.6% gap in aggregate performance. Yet the individual test results reveal a more nuanced picture, where raw shader count and memory bandwidth do not always dictate the winner.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile dominates the graphics-focused benchmark suite. It wins across all DirectX tests, including a 24.5% advantage in Passmark DirectX 12 (102 vs 77), a 15.9% lead in DirectX 10 (151 vs 127), and a 15.6% edge in DirectX 11 (237 vs 200). The DirectX 9 test shows a 13.1% gap (259 vs 225). In Geekbench OpenCL, the mobile part scores 143,870 against 112,787, a 21.6% margin, and in Geekbench Vulkan it posts 139,213 versus 113,321, an 18.6% lead. The Passmark G3D score favors the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile at 24,004 compared to 20,891, a 13% difference.

The RTX 5060 wins in two specific areas. Passmark G2D, which measures 2D graphics and desktop operations, shows the RTX 5060 at 1,154 against 981, a 17.6% advantage. Passmark GPU Compute tells a different story: the RTX 5060 scores 10,899 versus 10,101, a 7.9% lead. These wins suggest the desktop card handles certain compute workloads and 2D rendering paths more efficiently, despite its lower overall graphics scores.

The data implies a clear split: the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is the stronger choice for 3D rendering, gaming, and API-heavy workloads, while the RTX 5060 excels in specific compute tasks and 2D performance. The RTX 5060 places in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, while the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile reaches the 80th percentile, confirming the mobile part's broader performance ceiling.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs share the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and the TSMC 5 nm process node, but their physical implementations diverge significantly. The RTX 5060 uses the GB206 chip with 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 121.0 million per mm². The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile uses the larger GB205 chip with 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, with a slightly lower density of 118.3 million per mm².

The shader configuration differs substantially. The RTX 5060 packs 3,840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile raises these counts to 5,888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. Ray tracing cores follow the same pattern: 30 on the RTX 5060 versus 46 on the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. Tensor cores scale from 120 to 184.

Clock speeds create an interesting inversion. The RTX 5060 runs at a 2,280 MHz base and 2,497 MHz boost, far higher than the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile's 847 MHz base and 1,447 MHz boost. Despite the lower clocks, the mobile part's higher shader count yields more raw throughput in many tests. The FP32 peak rates illustrate this: the RTX 5060 achieves 19.18 TFLOPS, while the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile records 17.04 TFLOPS. The desktop card actually has a higher theoretical FP32 peak, yet it loses most real-world benchmarks, indicating that other factors such as memory bandwidth and driver behavior play a role.

Memory systems also differ. Both use GDDR7 at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed, but the RTX 5060 has 8 GB on a 128-bit bus delivering 448.0 GB/s, while the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has 12 GB on a 192-bit bus delivering 672.0 GB/s. The bandwidth advantage of 224.0 GB/s likely contributes to the mobile part's wins in memory-intensive DirectX tests.

Power and integration profiles set them apart further. The RTX 5060 is a dual-slot desktop card with a 145 W TDP, a 300 W suggested PSU, and a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface. The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is an IGP-class mobile part with a 60 W TDP, no power connectors, and a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. The desktop card has a 241 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width, while the mobile part has no recorded dimensions.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is the superior performer for most graphics workloads, winning 7 of 9 head-to-head comparisons. Its wins span OpenCL, Vulkan, DirectX 9 through 12, and the G3D suite, with margins ranging from 13% to 24.5%. The 80th percentile placement versus the RTX 5060's 72nd percentile reinforces this ranking.

The RTX 5060 does not fall far behind in every category. Its Passmark G2D win by 17.6% and GPU Compute win by 7.9% show that the desktop card has strengths in 2D rendering and certain compute paths. Its higher boost clock of 2,497 MHz versus 1,447 MHz helps explain these targeted victories, as does its higher FP32 peak of 19.18 TFLOPS.

The choice depends on the workload. For DirectX-based gaming, 3D rendering, and general GPU compute via OpenCL or Vulkan, the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile delivers consistently higher scores. For 2D desktop operations and specific compute tasks measured by Passmark GPU Compute, the RTX 5060 holds an edge.

The RTX 5060 has a launch MSRP of 299 USD, while the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has no recorded launch MSRP. The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro GV100, which scores 35,520 with a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Radeon Pro Duo at 35,860 with a delta of -1.2%. The RTX 5060's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M at 26,401 with a delta of -0.3% and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26,421 with a delta of -0.3%. These rival comparisons show both cards sitting close to their nearest competitors, with the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile operating in a higher performance tier.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has a significantly higher average benchmark score of 35,435 compared to the RTX 5060's 26,331, a difference of roughly 34.6%.

Q: In which benchmarks does the RTX 5060 outperform the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile?

A: The RTX 5060 wins the Passmark G2D test with a score of 1,154 versus 981, a 17.6% margin, and the Passmark GPU Compute test with 10,899 versus 10,101, a 7.9% margin.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two cards?

A: The largest gap is in the Passmark DirectX 12 test, where the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile scores 102 against the RTX 5060's 77, a 24.5% difference.

Q: How do the memory configurations differ?

A: The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units and ray tracing cores?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has 5,888 shading units and 46 ray tracing cores, while the RTX 5060 has 3,840 shading units and 30 ray tracing cores.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The RTX 5060 has a TDP of 145 W and requires a 300 W suggested PSU, while the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has a TDP of 60 W and uses no power connectors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Geekbench OpenCL test shows the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile at 143,870 against the RTX 5060's 112,787, a 21.6% advantage. This benchmark exercises general-purpose compute across many platforms, and the mobile part's higher shader count appears to drive the result. The Geekbench Vulkan test follows a similar pattern: 139,213 versus 113,321, an 18.6% gap, reflecting the mobile part's strength in cross-vendor graphics APIs.

The DirectX suite consistently favors the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. Passmark DirectX 10 records 151 versus 127, a 15.9% difference. DirectX 11 shows 237 versus 200, a 15.6% edge. DirectX 12 delivers the largest margin of any test: 102 versus 77, a 24.5% gap. DirectX 9 comes in at 259 versus 225, a 13.1% lead. These results indicate that across every DirectX version recorded, the mobile GPU maintains a substantial performance advantage.

The Passmark G3D test, which aggregates 3D rendering performance, gives the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile a 24,004 score against 20,891, a 13% difference. This aligns with the broader pattern of 3D graphics dominance.

The RTX 5060's wins are concentrated in two tests. Passmark G2D measures 2D graphics operations, and the desktop card scores 1,154 versus 981, a 17.6% margin. This may reflect the desktop card's higher clock speeds and dedicated display outputs. Passmark GPU Compute shows the RTX 5060 at 10,899 versus 10,101, a 7.9% advantage, indicating that certain compute workloads favor the desktop design despite its lower aggregate scores.

The win count stands at 7 for the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile and 2 for the RTX 5060. The RTX 5060's wins are smaller in number but notable in their specificity, suggesting that the desktop card has optimized paths for 2D and compute tasks that the mobile part does not match.

Specification Differences

The specification sheets reveal several fields where the two GPUs diverge. The chip design differs: the RTX 5060 uses GB206, while the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile uses GB205. Transistor counts are 21,900 million for the RTX 5060 and 31,100 million for the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. Die sizes are 181 mm² and 263 mm², respectively, with transistor densities of 121.0 million per mm² and 118.3 million per mm².

Clock speeds differ markedly. The RTX 5060 has a base clock of 2,280 MHz and a boost clock of 2,497 MHz. The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has a base clock of 847 MHz and a boost clock of 1,447 MHz. Both share the same memory clock of 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

Memory configurations differ in size, bus width, and bandwidth. The RTX 5060 has 8 GB, a 128-bit bus, and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has 12 GB, a 192-bit bus, and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Compute unit counts vary across the board. The RTX 5060 has 3,840 shading units, 120 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 30 RT cores, and 120 tensor cores. The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has 5,888 shading units, 184 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 46 RT cores, and 184 tensor cores.

Pixel and texture rates differ as well. The RTX 5060 achieves 119.9 GPixel/s and 299.6 GTexel/s, while the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile records 115.8 GPixel/s and 266.2 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 peak rates are 19.18 TFLOPS for the RTX 5060 and 17.04 TFLOPS for the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile, both with a 1:1 ratio.

Power and form factor fields show the clearest divide. The RTX 5060 has a 145 W TDP, dual-slot width, one 8-pin power connector, and a 300 W suggested PSU. The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has a 60 W TDP, IGP slot width, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU. The bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x8 for the desktop card and PCIe 5.0 x16 for the mobile part.

Display outputs also differ: the RTX 5060 provides 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, while the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile lists "Portable Device Dependent" outputs. Release dates are recorded as 2025-05-18 for the RTX 5060 and 2025-02-28 for the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. The RTX 5060 lists its predecessor as GeForce 40 and successor as GeForce 60, while the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile lists its predecessor as GeForce 40 Mobile and has no recorded successor.