MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC vs GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G

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The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G scores 6.1/10 overall, ahead of the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC at 5.3/10.

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G leads on video memory, software support and build and warranty.

They score the same on performance, efficiency and noise and size and fit.

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

5.3/10verdict: good, not the best

This is an 8GB RTX 5060 Ti with MSI's TRI FROZR 4 cooler, aimed at gamers who want a quiet card at 180 W. It suits builders with a case that takes a 300 mm card and a PSU with a 16-pin connector. It fits less well if you plan to run local AI models or play at 1440p with ultra textures.

Typically about £429.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a 12GB RTX 5070 for people building a 1440p gaming PC who want a factory-overclocked card with a long warranty. It suits buyers with a roomy case and a 750 W power supply. It is a less natural fit for small chassis or for anyone planning to run large local AI models.

Typically about £610.49 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC	GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G
Performance	30%	6/10	6/10
Video memory	25%	3/10	5/10
Software support	15%	6/10	7/10
Efficiency and noise	15%	7/10	7/10
Size and fit	10%	5/10	5/10
Build and warranty	5%	6/10	8/10
Overall		5.3/10	6.1/10

Specifications

Spec	MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC	GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 4608 CUDA cores, PCI Express Gen 5 x16 (uses x8), core clock Extreme Performance 2662 MHz (MSI Center), Boost 2647 MHz	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 6144 CUDA cores, 2512 MHz base, 2625 MHz OC boost
Video memory	8GB GDDR7, 128-bit bus, 28 Gbps	12 GB GDDR7, 192-bit bus, 28 Gbps
Board power	180 W board power; recommended PSU 600 W	250 W reference TDP
Length and slots	300 x 125 x 44 mm	327 mm long, 132 mm wide, 56 mm high
Display outputs	DisplayPort x 3 (v2.1b) and HDMI x 1 (HDMI 2.1b), up to 4 displays	3x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1x HDMI 2.1b
Power connector	16-pin x 1 (ATX 3.1 PSU recommended)	1x 16-pin PCIe power connector (12V-2x6), 2x 8-pin adapter in box

Strengths and weaknesses

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

+ Cooler praised as quiet and cool under gaming load
+ 180 W board power with a 600 W PSU recommended
+ Three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs plus HDMI 2.1b
− 8GB of VRAM limits 1440p ultra textures
− Two reviews report audible coil whine
− Long 300 mm card needing a 16-pin connector

Skip it if:

Buyers who want to run larger local AI models and need more than 8GB of VRAM
Gamers who want 1440p with ultra textures in modern titles
Builders with compact cases that cannot fit a 300 mm card or a 16-pin power connector

Read the full MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC review ›

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G

+ Owners praise cool temperatures and 1440p performance
+ Dual BIOS and a four-year warranty with registration
+ Included 2x 8-pin adapter for the 16-pin connector
− 12GB of video memory limits larger local AI models
− 327 mm long and 2 kg, so it needs space
− Driver download listed for Windows 10 and 11 only

Skip it if:

Anyone building a small-form-factor PC or compact server with limited card length
Buyers who need more than 12GB of video memory for larger local AI models
Linux users who want a manufacturer-listed driver download

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