RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX 5060 for Blender
Compare RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 5060 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. Both GPUs can be reviewed side by side across Blender benchmark scores and estimated render times.
Fastest in Cycles
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Benchmark score unavailable for some GPUs
Most VRAM
Tie
Same memory capacity
Lowest power draw
RTX 5060
28% lower rating than RTX 3060 Ti
Cheapest
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Price unavailable for some GPUs
Best value for money
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Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 3060 Ti | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. | $425.00 Checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| Value for money | N/A | 8.57 |
| Blender benchmark score | N/A | 3,643.76 |
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | N/A | 550 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 4,864 +27% | 3,840 |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz | 2497 MHz +50% |
| RT cores | 38 +27% | 30 |
| Tensor cores | 152 +27% | 120 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit +100% | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 200 W | 145 W −28% |
| Release year | 2020 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 3060 Ti
Scene benchmarks unavailable
RTX 5060
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 84 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
Compare RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 5060 by scene size, VRAM needs, power limits, and current qualifying prices. No speed winner is established without comparable benchmark evidence.
Cycles rendering performance
No speed winner is established when a score is missing or both scores are equal. Review each GPU’s benchmark details alongside VRAM and price.
VRAM and scene capacity
Both cards have 8 GB of VRAM, so the decision is less about scene capacity and more about render speed, architecture, power draw, and price.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 5060 is the lower-power option at 145 W TDP, compared with 200 W for RTX 3060 Ti. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5060 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
Check memory capacity, software support, power requirements, and the qualifying offers above. A missing comparable benchmark does not establish equal rendering speed.
Comparison summary
Both GPUs can be reviewed side by side across Blender benchmark scores and estimated render times.
Fastest in Cycles: Cannot compare Benchmark score unavailable for some GPUs.
Most VRAM: Tie Same memory capacity.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5060 28% lower rating than RTX 3060 Ti.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
Both GPUs ship with 8 GB of VRAM, so the tradeoff is more about speed, architecture, and efficiency than memory capacity.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.