AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

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

AMD

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#6 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.37/100

Lowest price

399€

FPS / €

1.105

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Nvidia

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

#8 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.46/100

Lowest price

535€

FPS / €

0.828

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Our verdict

The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the RX 9060 XT 16GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (402 FPS vs 394 FPS on average).
The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently 136€ cheaper (399€ vs 535€).
With 1.105 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

363 FPS

1% low 220

360 FPS

1% low 213

Apex Legends

+1%

248 FPS

1% low 170

245 FPS

1% low 173

Grand Theft Auto V

+2%

91 FPS

1% low 67

93 FPS

1% low 68

Red Dead Redemption 2

150 FPS

1% low 106

150 FPS

1% low 104

Cyberpunk 2077

+1%

81 FPS

1% low 60

82 FPS

1% low 60

Rocket League

+5%

716 FPS

1% low 309

751 FPS

1% low 321

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+2%

133 FPS

1% low 101

131 FPS

1% low 102

Crimson Desert

126 FPS

1% low 89

126 FPS

1% low 87

FPS / €

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

RX 9060 XT 16GB

1.105

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

0.828

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 16GB	RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Architecture	RDNA 4	Blackwell
Release date	2025-06	2025-04
Video memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	320 GB/s	448 GB/s
Shading units	2048	4608
Boost clock	3130 MHz	2572 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	160 W	180 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	600 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price	$349	$429

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 16GB

#6 / 69

Popularity score54.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.11.7%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2404

Average build price

1,179€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 50€

Latest builds

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RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

#8 / 69

Popularity score25.6/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

1149

Average build price

1,406€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 50€

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 9060 XT 16GB

47 models tracked

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RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

92 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 16GB or the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the RX 9060 XT 16GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (402 FPS vs 394 FPS on average). The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently 136€ cheaper (399€ vs 535€). With 1.105 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 9060 XT 16GB or RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 16GB averages 394 FPS versus 402 FPS for the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 16GB. 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 Ti 16GB?

A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. 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 9060 XT 16GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the r5-7500f (657 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the r5-7500f (193 builds).

How much does the RX 9060 XT 16GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from 399€. We track 47 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB cost right now?

The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is available from 535€. We track 92 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers strong performance-to-price value for gamers.