NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs Radeon RX 6900 XT
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 6900 XT
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RX 6900 XT across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 6900 XT outperforms RTX 5060 Ti 16GB by 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+2%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs Radeon RX 6900 XT: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RX 6900 XT shows a 2% advantage for RX 6900 XT in gaming performance, while RTX 5060 Ti 16GB may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
5657
10063
8783
8888
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the best overall choice
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB leads in combined game performance. RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB leads in the combined performance index
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
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COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 6900 XT
133 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
87/100 · Price $429The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RX 6900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
56
57Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
47
47
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
44
45Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
63
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
70Better
63
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RX 6900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1bDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.1bHDMI 2.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 4FSR
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS23.7Better23.04
Power consumption180 WBetter300 W
Memory typeGDDR7GDDR6
Power connector8 pin8+8 pin
Release date20252020
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0RDNA 2.0
ThicknessDual-slotTriple-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 12.0OpenCL 2.1
Launch price$429Better$999
Shader units / cores46085120Better
Clock speed2407 - 2572 MHzBetter1825 - 2250 MHz
Base clock2407 MHzBetter1825 MHz
Boost clock2572 MHzBetter2250 MHz
VRAM16 GB GDDR716 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency28 GHzBetter16 GHz
Memory bus128 bit256 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth448 GB/s512 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 5x8PCIe 4x16
Power consumption180 WBetter300 W
Process node4 nmBetter7 nm
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoYes
Recommended PSU450 WBetter700 W
Length241 mmBetter267 mm
Die size181 mm²Better520 mm²
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 32 MBL1 128 KB, L2 4 MB
Transistor count21900 million26800 millionBetter
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RX 6900 XT across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 5060 Ti 16GBRX 6900 XT
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
28 FPSEstimated 66%
28 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
24 FPSEstimated 66%
24 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
18 FPSEstimated 66%
18 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
9 FPSEstimated 64%
10 FPSEstimated 66%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 5060 Ti 16GB28 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT28 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB18 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT18 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB9 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6900 XT10 FPSEstimated 66%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 5060 Ti 16GB28 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT28 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB18 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT18 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB9 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6900 XT10 FPSEstimated 66%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 5060 Ti 16GB238 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6900 XT233 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB167 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6900 XT164 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB130 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6900 XT127 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB57 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6900 XT63 FPSEstimated 74%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 5060 Ti 16GB154 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6900 XT150 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB132 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6900 XT129 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB94 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6900 XT92 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB38 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6900 XT42 FPSEstimated 74%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 5060 Ti 16GB194 FPSEstimated 80%RX 6900 XT189 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB126 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6900 XT123 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB117 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6900 XT114 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB84 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6900 XT93 FPSEstimated 74%
God of War RagnarökRTX 5060 Ti 16GB28 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT28 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB18 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT18 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB9 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6900 XT10 FPSEstimated 66%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 5060 Ti 16GB126 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6900 XT123 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB105 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6900 XT103 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB84 FPSEstimated 74%RX 6900 XT83 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB39 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6900 XT43 FPSEstimated 74%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 5060 Ti 16GB28 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT28 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB18 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT18 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB9 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6900 XT10 FPSEstimated 66%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 5060 Ti 16GB28 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT28 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB18 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT18 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB9 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6900 XT10 FPSEstimated 66%
StarfieldRTX 5060 Ti 16GB28 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT28 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB24 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT24 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB18 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6900 XT18 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060 Ti 16GB9 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6900 XT10 FPSEstimated 66%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RX 6900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10056572%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10065642%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10065662%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10088880%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001006345%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RX 6900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10070711%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10069690%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10065662%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10074740%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10066660%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RX 6900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 4FSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 12.0OpenCL 2.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RX 6900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0RDNA 2.0
Process node4 nmBetter7 nm
Release date20252020
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RX 6900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count21900 million26800 millionBetter
Die size181 mm²Better520 mm²
Shader units / cores46085120Better
Base clock2407 MHzBetter1825 MHz
Boost clock2572 MHzBetter2250 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RX 6900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 5x8PCIe 4x16
Length241 mmBetter267 mm
ThicknessDual-slotTriple-slot
Recommended PSU450 WBetter700 W
Power connector8 pin8+8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RX 6900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1bHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1bDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoYes
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RX 6900 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM16 GB GDDR716 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit256 bitBetter
TFLOPS23.7Better23.04
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 5060 Ti 16GB or RX 6900 XT?+
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB has the higher overall gaming score, while RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers more overall performance, while RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 5060 Ti 16GB can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 5060 Ti 16GB if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.