ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7 Gray
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC 12GB GDDR6
What Buyers Say
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7 Gray
The ZOTAC 5070 is widely praised for its excellent 1440p gaming performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality. Users highlight its value, especially when found near $539, with cool temperatures under load (50-69°C) and minimal coil whine. A few minor issues include confusing FireStorm fan control software and a potential fitment problem with fan brackets. Overall, it's recommended for gamers and creators seeking reliable performance.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Good value at competitive price
- Solid build quality
- Cool temperatures under load
Cons
- Confusing FireStorm fan control software
- Potential fan bracket fitment issue
- Slightly loud at higher fan speeds
- Does not work with SignalRGB
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC 12GB GDDR6
The EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Gaming is widely praised for its excellent performance in 1080p and 1440p gaming, with many users noting significant upgrades from older cards. It runs cool and quiet under normal use, though some report noise from fan start/stop cycles and higher temperatures under load. Pricing is a recurring concern, with many feeling the card is overpriced due to inflation above MSRP, but overall satisfaction is high for those who got it at a reasonable price.
Pros
- Excellent 1080p and 1440p performance
- Runs cool and quiet under normal load
- Great upgrade from older GPUs
- Compact size fits various builds
- Works with PCIe 3.0
Cons
- Hyper-inflated price above MSRP
- Fan noise during start/stop cycles
- Runs hot under load
- Loud under demanding games
- LHR model limits mining performance
Scores
Specifications
| ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC | EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 8 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 48★ | 30 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 30.8700008392334★ | 12.739999771118164 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 30.8700008392334★ | 12.739999771118164 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 250 | 170★ |
| Recommended PSU | 650 | 550★ |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-Pin | One available 8-pin or 6+2pin PCIe power dongles |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Dual Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 305 | 202★ |
| Slot Width | 2 | 2 |
| Form Factor | ATX | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.70 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7 Gray
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC 12GB GDDR6
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong affordability (69th percentile)
- Strong feature (67th percentile)
- Below average compute (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.