AMD Radeon RX 6400 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6400

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#60 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.1/100

Lowest price

$231

FPS / €

1.255

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Nvidia

RTX 5060

Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7

#7 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.34/100

Lowest price

$331

FPS / €

1.215

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Our verdict

The RTX 5060 is on average 39% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6400 is currently $100 cheaper ($231 vs $331).
The RTX 5060 packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6400

RTX 5060

Counter-Strike 2

+12%

311 FPS

1% low 186

347 FPS

1% low 209

Apex Legends

+62%

143 FPS

1% low 103

231 FPS

1% low 157

Grand Theft Auto V

+97%

39 FPS

1% low 28

77 FPS

1% low 57

Red Dead Redemption 2

+73%

74 FPS

1% low 52

128 FPS

1% low 95

Cyberpunk 2077

+190%

21 FPS

1% low 16

61 FPS

1% low 47

Rocket League

+25%

559 FPS

1% low 226

697 FPS

1% low 292

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+127%

49 FPS

1% low 35

111 FPS

1% low 83

Crimson Desert

+74%

62 FPS

1% low 44

108 FPS

1% low 80

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6400

1.255

RTX 5060

1.215

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Specifications

	RX 6400	RTX 5060
Architecture	RDNA 2	Blackwell
Release date	2022-01	2025-05
Video memory	4 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory bus	64 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	128 GB/s	448 GB/s
Shading units	768	3840
Boost clock	2321 MHz	2497 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	53 W	145 W
Recommended PSU	350 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price	$159	$299

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6400

#60 / 69

Popularity score0.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$620

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RTX 5060

#7 / 69

Popularity score44.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.8.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

1745

Average build price

$1,001

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6400

9 models tracked

XFX Speedster SWFT105 RX 6400 4GB GDDR6 Black$231

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RTX 5060

105 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6400 or the RTX 5060?

The RTX 5060 is on average 39% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6400 is currently $100 cheaper ($231 vs $331). The RTX 5060 packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6400 or RTX 5060?

At 1440p, the RX 6400 averages 270 FPS versus 374 FPS for the RTX 5060 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6400?

A power supply of around 350 W is recommended for the RX 6400. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 5060?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 5060. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6400?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6400 is the r5-3400g (3 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5060?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5060 is the r5-5600 (293 builds).

How much does the RX 6400 cost right now?

The RX 6400 is available from $231. We track 9 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5060 cost right now?

The RTX 5060 is available from $331. We track 105 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6400

The AMD Radeon RX 6400 offers entry-level gaming performance with RDNA 2 architecture. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it features 4 GB of GDDR6 memory and excellent price-performance ratio for budget builds.