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

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#4 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
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

430€

FPS / €

1.072

Nvidia

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

#8 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
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

622€

FPS / €

0.748

Our verdict

  • The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the RX 9060 XT 16GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (426 FPS vs 423 FPS on average).
  • The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently 192€ cheaper (430€ vs 622€).
  • With 1.072 FPS/€, 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

Counter-Strike 2

+1%
386 FPS
1% low 218
388 FPS
1% low 225
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+3%
269 FPS
1% low 178
262 FPS
1% low 175
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+4%
104 FPS
1% low 79
100 FPS
1% low 75
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

150 FPS
1% low 106
150 FPS
1% low 104
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+4%
111 FPS
1% low 87
115 FPS
1% low 83
Rocket League

Rocket League

+2%
778 FPS
1% low 344
791 FPS
1% low 341
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+3%
173 FPS
1% low 122
168 FPS
1% low 121
Crimson Desert

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
1.072
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
0.748

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Specifications

RX 9060 XT 16GB RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
ArchitectureRDNA 4 Blackwell
Release date2025-06 2025-04
Video memory16 GB 16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR7
Memory bus128 bit 128 bit
Bandwidth320 GB/s 448 GB/s
Shading units2048 4608
Boost clock3130 MHz 2572 MHz
Power draw (TDP)160 W 180 W
Recommended PSU550 W 600 W
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price$349 $429

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 16GB

#4 / 69
Popularity score61.9/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.13.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2889

Average build price

1,209€

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

#8 / 69
Popularity score25.9/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

1222

Average build price

1,428€

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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 (426 FPS vs 423 FPS on average). The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently 192€ cheaper (430€ vs 622€). With 1.072 FPS/€, 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 423 FPS versus 426 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 A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 (782 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 r7-7800x3D (196 builds).

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

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from 430€. We track 31 models in real time.

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

The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is available from 622€. We track 52 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.

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