NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RTX 5060 and the RX 9060 XT 16GB with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The RX 9060 XT 16GB is ~14% faster than the RTX 5060 on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RTX 5060 is 14% cheaper (launch price).
RTX 5060
- Index (1080p)
- 60/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $299 · ≈ €275
- Upscaling
- DLSS + Frame Gen
RX 9060 XT 16GB
- Index (1080p)
- 66/100
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $349 · ≈ €321
- Upscaling
- FSR + Frame Gen
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | RTX 5060 | RX 9060 XT 16GB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 66 | 75 | +14% |
| 1440p | 52 | 53 | +2% |
| 4K | 29 | 27 | +7% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT 16GB: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RTX 5060 | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 60 | 66 |
| Score 1440p | 53 | 54 |
| Score 4K | 38 | 35 |
| Price (MSRP) | $299 | $349 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RTX 5060 | RX 9060 XT 16GB | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 68FPS | 78FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 54FPS | 59FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 66FPS | 74FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
| Marathon | 66FPS | 74FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 60FPS | 65FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 73FPS | 85FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 66FPS | 74FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
| 007 First Light | 66FPS | 74FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 58FPS | 64FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
| Pathologic 3 | 87FPS | 101FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RTX 5060 with the RX 9060 XT 16GB.
Which is better, the RTX 5060 or the RX 9060 XT 16GB?
On average at 1080p, the RX 9060 XT 16GB is 14% faster than the RTX 5060. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the RTX 5060 averages 29 FPS and the RX 9060 XT 16GB 27 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 14% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.