Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB against GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is 10% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 13% in the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB's favour.
- The RX 9060 XT 16GB typically costs $80 less.
- Per dollar, the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the better buy: 10.8 points per $100 against 9.8.
Head to head
| Measure | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 40 | 44 | 4 ptsright |
| Games at 1080p | 48 | 52 | 4 ptsright |
| Games at 1440p | 40 | 44 | 4 ptsright |
| Games at 4K | 32 | 36 | 4 ptsright |
| Rendering and video | 34 | 44 | 10 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 10.8 | 9.8 | 10%left |
| Typical price | $369 | $449 | $80left |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | level |
| Board power | 160 W | 180 W | 13%left |
| Length | 240 mm | 250 mm | 4%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 44 vs 50 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 37 vs 44 for cores for builds and containers, plenty of memory, fast storage, and a card for several screens or a local model. |
| Light gaming | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 48 vs 52 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 40 vs 44 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 32 vs 36 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 36 vs 44 for export times: many cores, a card with good encoders, lots of memory. |
| 3D & rendering | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 36 vs 44 for all-core throughput and render speed. |
| Gaming & streaming | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 38 vs 44 for frame rates with headroom for the encoder and the chat. |
| AI & local models | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 40 vs 46 for video memory first, then card speed, then system memory. |
Specifications
| Spec | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Board power | 160 W | 180 W |
| Length | 240 mm | 250 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | AMD | Nvidia |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $369 | $449 |