NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 9060 XT 16GB
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT 16GB across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 9060 XT 16GB outperforms RTX 5060 by 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+8%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 5060 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT 16GB shows a 8% advantage for RX 9060 XT 16GB in gaming performance, while RTX 5060 may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. 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
5256
100100
9597
6888
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 9060 XT 16GB is the best overall choice
RX 9060 XT 16GB leads in combined game performance. RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RX 9060 XT 16GB leads in the combined performance index
RX 9060 XT 16GB costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 14–19of 319
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 5060
113 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce RTX 5060
95/100 · Price $299The 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 and RX 9060 XT 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
52
56Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
44
47Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
41
44Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100
100
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
68
72Better
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureBlackwellRDNA 4.0
Device classDesktopDesktop
Release date20252025
Shader units / cores3840Better2048
TFLOPS19.225.64Better
Base clock2280 MHzBetter1700 MHz
Boost clock2500 MHz3130 MHzBetter
Clock speed2280 - 2500 MHzBetter1700 - 3130 MHz
VRAM8 GB GDDR716 GB GDDR6Better
Memory typeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
Memory bandwidth448 GB/sBetter320 GB/s
Memory frequency28 GbpsBetter20 GHz
Power consumption145 WBetter160 W
Power consumption145 WBetter160 W
Recommended PSU550 W450 WBetter
Power connector8 pin or PCIe Gen 58 pin
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x8PCIe 5x16
DirectX12 Ultimate12.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Compute APICUDA 12.0, OpenCL 3.0OpenCL 2.2
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1bDisplayPort 2.1a
HDMIHDMI 2.1bHDMI 2.1b
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 x 43207680 × 4320
UpscalingDLSS 4FSR
Launch price$299Better$349
USB Type-C—No
Thickness—Dual-slot
Process node—4 nm
Die size—199 mm²
Memory cache—L2 4 MB
Transistor count—29700 million
Length—Varies by board
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 5060RX 9060 XT 16GB
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
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29 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
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25 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
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19 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
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8 FPSEstimated 61%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB29 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB25 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB8 FPSEstimated 61%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB29 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB25 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB8 FPSEstimated 61%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB244 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB171 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB133 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB52 FPSEstimated 69%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB157 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB136 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB97 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB35 FPSEstimated 69%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB199 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB129 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB120 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB77 FPSEstimated 69%
God of War RagnarökRTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB29 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB25 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB8 FPSEstimated 61%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB129 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB108 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB87 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB36 FPSEstimated 69%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB29 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB25 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB8 FPSEstimated 61%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB29 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB25 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB8 FPSEstimated 61%
StarfieldRTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB29 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB25 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5060—RX 9060 XT 16GB8 FPSEstimated 61%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10052567%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100596713%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100576513%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100688826%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001001000%
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 and RX 9060 XT 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100597017%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100596916%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100576513%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100617419%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100576615%
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 and RX 9060 XT 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12 Ultimate12.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 4FSR
Compute APICUDA 12.0, OpenCL 3.0OpenCL 2.2
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureBlackwellRDNA 4.0
Process node—4 nm
Release date20252025
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count—29700 million
Die size—199 mm²
Shader units / cores3840Better2048
Base clock2280 MHzBetter1700 MHz
Boost clock2500 MHz3130 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x8PCIe 5x16
Length—Varies by board
Thickness—Dual-slot
Recommended PSU550 W450 WBetter
Power connector8 pin or PCIe Gen 58 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1bHDMI 2.1b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1bDisplayPort 2.1a
USB Type-C—No
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 x 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT 16GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR716 GB GDDR6Better
Memory typeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
TFLOPS19.225.64Better
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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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 or RX 9060 XT 16GB?+
RX 9060 XT 16GB has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 5060 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 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RX 9060 XT 16GB offers more overall performance, while RTX 5060 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 5060 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RX 9060 XT 16GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RX 9060 XT 16GB leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 5060 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 9060 XT 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 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 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 RX 9060 XT 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.