RTX 4070 Ti vs RTX 5060
Short answer: which is best?
RTX 4070 Ti is 83.2 % stronger than RTX 5060. RTX 4070 Ti ranks #7 of 43 measured graphics cards at WhatFPS (11,692 GPU score over 1 verified runs). RTX 5060 ranks #17 of 43 measured graphics cards at WhatFPS (6,381 GPU score over 7 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 8 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | RTX 4070 Ti | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU score (the card's own performance) | 11,692 | 6,381 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 10,855 | 7,545 |
| Earth II (Vulkan) | 49.9 FPS | 25.9 FPS |
| Mission to Earth II (DX12) | 62.1 FPS | 32.5 FPS |
| Earth II Landing (DX12 Ultimate) | 55.2 FPS | 32.4 FPS |
| Supernova (DX11) | 75.6 FPS | 77.6 FPS |
| Memory bandwidth | 138 GB/s | 140 GB/s |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
Fragz' verdict
The RTX 4070 Ti emerges as the superior card in this comparison, leading the RTX 5060 by a significant 82.6% in overall GPU score, ranking second among all measured GPUs compared to the RTX 5060 at fifth. This performance difference is evident across our tests, with the RTX 4070 Ti achieving nearly double the frame rates in scenes like Earth II (Vulkan) at 49.9 FPS versus 25.9 FPS, and Mission to Earth II (DX12) at 62.1 FPS versus 32.3 FPS, supported by a much higher raw compute (ALU index) and 12 GB of VRAM compared to the RTX 5060's 8 GB. For gamers, this means a substantially smoother and more capable experience, especially at higher settings or resolutions, though it's important to note the RTX 4070 Ti's data comes from a thin sample of just one verified run. Both cards offer modern features like ray tracing, mesh shaders, and VRS. If top-tier performance is your priority, the RTX 4070 Ti is the clear choice; however, for those with less demanding gaming needs where a GPU score of 6404 is acceptable, the RTX 5060, backed by more verified runs, could still be a viable option.
Generated July 19, 2026 from the 8 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.
What the numbers mean
The GPU score is the graphics card's own performance — that is what we rank on. GAMING is the whole rig's score in the best PC we measured the card in, and depends on processor, memory and storage. We show both and never mix them.
All numbers come from our benchmark suite: four hand-built 3D scenes written directly against the graphics APIs in Rust, the same load on every PC. The methodology is open at https://whatfps.com/metodik
All measurements for RTX 4070 Ti · All measurements for RTX 5060