Radeon RX 6800 XT against GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Radeon RX 6800 XT leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RX 6800 XT is 17% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 52% in the RX 6800 XT's favour.
- RX 6800 XT carries 16 GB of video memory against 8 GB.
- The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB typically costs $160 less.
- Per dollar, the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the better buy: 10.3 points per $100 against 8.4.
Head to head
| Measure | Radeon RX 6800 XT | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 46 | 40 | 6 ptsleft |
| Games at 1080p | 55 | 49 | 6 ptsleft |
| Games at 1440p | 48 | 41 | 7 ptsleft |
| Games at 4K | 38 | 25 | 13 ptsleft |
| Rendering and video | 35 | 40 | 5 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 8.4 | 10.3 | 23%right |
| Typical price | $549 | $389 | $160right |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB | 100%left |
| Board power | 300 W | 180 W | 67%right |
| Length | 300 mm | 250 mm | 20%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Radeon RX 6800 XT | 49 vs 46 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Radeon RX 6800 XT | 55 vs 49 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | Radeon RX 6800 XT | 48 vs 41 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | Radeon RX 6800 XT | 38 vs 25 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Radeon RX 6800 XT | 44 vs 41 for frame rates with headroom for the encoder and the chat. |
| AI & local models | Radeon RX 6800 XT | 42 vs 36 for video memory first, then card speed, then system memory. |
Specifications
| Spec | Radeon RX 6800 XT | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 300 W | 180 W |
| Length | 300 mm | 250 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | AMD | Nvidia |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $549 | $389 |