AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX 9060 XT 16GB and the RTX 5060 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 ~11% faster than the RTX 5060 on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RTX 5060 is 14% cheaper (launch price).
RX 9060 XT 16GB
- Index (1080p)
- 66/100
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $349 · ≈ €321
- Upscaling
- FSR + Frame Gen
RTX 5060
- Index (1080p)
- 60/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $299 · ≈ €275
- Upscaling
- DLSS + 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 | RX 9060 XT 16GB | RTX 5060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 69 | 62 | +11% |
| 1440p | 49 | 48 | +2% |
| 4K | 25 | 27 | +8% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 9060 XT 16GB and RTX 5060: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RX 9060 XT 16GB | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 66 | 60 |
| Score 1440p | 54 | 53 |
| Score 4K | 35 | 38 |
| Price (MSRP) | $349 | $299 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4P | TSMC 4N |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 2048 | 3840 |
| RT Cores | 32 | 30 |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 128 | 120 |
| ROPs | 64 | 48 |
| Base Clock | 1880 MHz | 2280 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 3130 MHz | 2497 MHz |
| FP32 Performance | 25.6 TFLOPS | 19.18 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Clock | 20000 MHz | 28000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Transistor Count | 29.7B | 21.9B |
| Release Date | 2025-06-05 | 2025-05-19 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RX 9060 XT 16GB | RTX 5060 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 78FPS | 68FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
 | 69FPS | 64FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
 | 56FPS | 51FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
 | 60FPS | 55FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
 | 62FPS | 56FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
| 59FPS | 54FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB | |
 | 74FPS | 66FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
 | 78FPS | 68FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
 | 86FPS | 76FPS | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
 | 67FPS | 62FPS | 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 RX 9060 XT 16GB with the RTX 5060.
Which is better, the RX 9060 XT 16GB or the RTX 5060?
On average at 1080p, the RX 9060 XT 16GB is 11% 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 RX 9060 XT 16GB averages 25 FPS and the RTX 5060 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 11% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
