AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX 9060 XT 8GB and the RTX 5060 Ti 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 RTX 5060 Ti is ~13% faster than the RX 9060 XT 8GB on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RX 9060 XT 8GB is 30% cheaper (launch price).
RX 9060 XT 8GB
- Index (1080p)
- 62/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $299 · ≈ €275
- Upscaling
- FSR + Frame Gen
RTX 5060 Ti
- Index (1080p)
- 68/100
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $429 · ≈ €395
- 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 8GB | RTX 5060 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 64 | 72 | +13% |
| 1440p | 46 | 57 | +24% |
| 4K | 23 | 34 | +48% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 9060 XT 8GB and RTX 5060 Ti: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RX 9060 XT 8GB | RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 150W | 180W |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 62 | 68 |
| Score 1440p | 50 | 63 |
| Score 4K | 32 | 48 |
| Price (MSRP) | $299 | $429 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4nm | TSMC 4N |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 2048 | 4608 |
| RT Cores | 32 | 36 |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 128 | 144 |
| ROPs | 64 | 48 |
| Base Clock | 2000 MHz | 2407 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 3130 MHz | 2572 MHz |
| FP32 Performance | 12.82 TFLOPS | 23.7 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 | 2025-04-16 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RX 9060 XT 8GB | RTX 5060 Ti | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 71FPS | 82FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
 | 65FPS | 72FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
 | 53FPS | 58FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
 | 56FPS | 62FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
 | 58FPS | 64FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
| 56FPS | 61FPS | RTX 5060 Ti | |
 | 67FPS | 77FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
 | 71FPS | 82FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
 | 79FPS | 90FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
 | 64FPS | 69FPS | RTX 5060 Ti |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RX 9060 XT 8GB with the RTX 5060 Ti.
Which is better, the RX 9060 XT 8GB or the RTX 5060 Ti?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 5060 Ti is 13% faster than the RX 9060 XT 8GB. 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 8GB averages 23 FPS and the RTX 5060 Ti 34 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 13% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
