Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX-2070 | RTX-5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 180W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,304 | 4,608 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink | |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | 144 |
| FP16 Performance | 7.5 TFLOPS | 23.1 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 7.5 TFLOPS | 23.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Compute performance defines the core disparity: RTX 5060 Ti achieves 23.1 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, exceeding the RTX 2070's 7.5 TFLOPS by a factor of 3.08. For machine learning training, this enables completing epochs three times faster on equivalent datasets. Inference workloads process 3.08 times more requests per second, critical for real-time applications.
VRAM capacity reaches 12 GB on RTX 5060 Ti versus 8 GB on RTX 2070, both sharing 448 GB/s bandwidth. Larger VRAM supports bigger batch sizes in training, minimizing data loading overhead and fitting complex models without swapping. GDDR7 memory enhances efficiency over GDDR6, though bandwidth parity avoids throughput bottlenecks. TDP differs minimally at 180W versus 175W, implying similar power efficiency in cloud environments.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
RTX 5060 Ti
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vast.ai | 2×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 128 vCPU 63GB RAM 1345GB Storage | Maryland | $0.27/GPU/hr $0.53/hr total (2×) | Available | ||
Vast.ai | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB VRAM | 16GB | 128 vCPU 31GB RAM 1526GB Storage | Maryland | $0.27/GPU/hr | Available |
When to Choose the RTX 2070
RTX 2070 fits low-budget scenarios with undemanding tasks. Its $0.02 per hour starting price suits basic LLM inference or Stable Diffusion on models under 8 GB VRAM, where 7.5 TFLOPS suffices without excess cost. Legacy Turing-optimized software runs optimally here, avoiding premiums for unused Blackwell features.
When to Choose the RTX 5060 Ti
RTX 5060 Ti dominates performance-intensive workloads. The 23.1 TFLOPS and 12 GB VRAM accelerate LLM training, fine-tuning, and large-scale inference, justifying $0.07 per hour for production use. Modern Blackwell architecture handles contemporary models exceeding 8 GB, enabling efficient batch processing.
Use Cases
RTX 5060 Ti's 23.1 TFLOPS enables three times faster training epochs than RTX 2070's 7.5 TFLOPS. Additional 12 GB VRAM accommodates larger models and batches.
Higher 23.1 TFLOPS on RTX 5060 Ti processes more queries per second versus 7.5 TFLOPS on RTX 2070. 12 GB VRAM supports inference on bigger LLMs.
RTX 5060 Ti triples compute speed at 23.1 TFLOPS for efficient fine-tuning iterations. Extra VRAM capacity handles parameter-heavy adaptations.
RTX 2070's 8 GB VRAM and 7.5 TFLOPS suffice for standard resolutions at low cost. RTX 5060 Ti excels with 12 GB for high-res generations via 23.1 TFLOPS.
Blackwell's 23.1 TFLOPS accelerates simulations three times over Turing's 7.5 TFLOPS. 12 GB VRAM manages complex datasets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has higher performance?▾
RTX 5060 Ti leads with 23.1 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, surpassing RTX 2070's 7.5 TFLOPS by over three times. This impacts training and inference speeds directly.
What are the VRAM differences?▾
RTX 5060 Ti offers 12 GB GDDR7, compared to RTX 2070's 8 GB GDDR6. Larger capacity supports bigger models and batch sizes in AI workloads.
How do prices compare in the cloud?▾
RTX 2070 starts at $0.02 per hour, averaging $0.04 across two offers. RTX 5060 Ti begins at $0.07 per hour, averaging $0.15 across ten offers.
Is memory bandwidth the same?▾
Both GPUs deliver 448 GB/s bandwidth. RTX 5060 Ti pairs this with GDDR7 for potential efficiency gains over RTX 2070's GDDR6.
What are the power requirements?▾
RTX 2070 has a 175W TDP, while RTX 5060 Ti reaches 180W. Differences minimally affect cloud hosting costs.
Which architecture is newer?▾
RTX 5060 Ti uses Blackwell from 2025, advancing beyond RTX 2070's Turing of 2018. This yields superior compute at 23.1 TFLOPS.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2070 or the RTX 5060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2070 and RTX 5060 vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.
How much VRAM does the RTX 2070 have compared to the RTX 5060?▾
The RTX 2070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 5060 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Can I find RTX 2070 and RTX 5060 GPUs available to rent right now?▾
Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.
What is the main difference between the RTX 2070 and the RTX 5060?▾
The RTX 2070 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 5060 uses Blackwell (2025). The RTX 5060 delivers 3.1x the FP16 throughput and 1.0x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2070.