The NVIDIA RTX 5060 is a mainstream 1080p card and the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) is a mainstream 1080p card. Across popular games at 1080p with FrameCoach's optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 5060 averages about NaN FPS versus NaN FPS for the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) — roughly 28% more performance.
| NVIDIA RTX 5060 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Relative performance | 128% | 100% (baseline) |
| VRAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
| Upscaling | DLSS | DLSS |
| Tier | mainstream 1080p | mainstream 1080p |
| Avg FPS @ 1080p | NaN FPS | NaN FPS |
Estimated frame rates with optimized balanced settings, both cards on a Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU.
| Game | NVIDIA RTX 5060 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) |
|---|
For most gamers, the NVIDIA RTX 5060 is the better performer of the two — about 28% faster, which translates to a noticeable but smaller bump in demanding games. Interestingly, the slower NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) actually has more VRAM (12GB vs 8GB) — a small edge for very high-res textures, though it can't close the raw performance gap. If you're upgrading from the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB), the NVIDIA RTX 5060 is a sensible step up.
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Yes. The NVIDIA RTX 5060 is about 28% faster overall, averaging roughly NaN FPS versus NaN FPS for the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) at 1080p with optimized settings across popular games.
About 28% faster on average. The exact gap varies by game and resolution — heavier, GPU-bound games show the biggest difference.
A 28% jump is a moderate upgrade — worth it if you're chasing higher settings or frame rates. Interestingly, the slower NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) actually has more VRAM (12GB vs 8GB) — a small edge for very high-res textures, though it can't close the raw performance gap.
FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.