AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

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

$460

FPS / $

1.002

Nvidia

RTX 5070

Blackwell · 12 GB GDDR7

#2 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.60/100

Lowest price

$583

FPS / $

0.871

Our verdict

  • The RTX 5070 is on average 9% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $123 cheaper ($460 vs $583).
  • With 1.002 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 9060 XT 16GB packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 9060 XT 16GB
RTX 5070
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+3%
386 FPS
1% low 218
399 FPS
1% low 231
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+7%
269 FPS
1% low 178
288 FPS
1% low 188
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+16%
104 FPS
1% low 79
121 FPS
1% low 93
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+9%
150 FPS
1% low 106
163 FPS
1% low 113
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+15%
111 FPS
1% low 87
128 FPS
1% low 90
Rocket League

Rocket League

+9%
778 FPS
1% low 344
846 FPS
1% low 381
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+8%
173 FPS
1% low 122
187 FPS
1% low 131
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+9%
126 FPS
1% low 89
137 FPS
1% low 95

FPS / $

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

RX 9060 XT 16GB
1.002
RTX 5070
0.871

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Specifications

RX 9060 XT 16GB RTX 5070
ArchitectureRDNA 4 Blackwell
Release date2025-06 2025-03
Video memory16 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR7
Memory bus128 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth320 GB/s 672 GB/s
Shading units2048 6144
Boost clock3130 MHz 2512 MHz
Power draw (TDP)160 W 250 W
Recommended PSU550 W 650 W
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price$349 $549

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

2890

Average build price

$1,209

RTX 5070

#2 / 69
Popularity score64.3/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.13.9%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2900

Average build price

$1,652

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 16GB or the RTX 5070?

The RTX 5070 is on average 9% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $123 cheaper ($460 vs $583). With 1.002 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9060 XT 16GB packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 9060 XT 16GB or RTX 5070?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 16GB averages 423 FPS versus 459 FPS for the RTX 5070 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 A750GL PCIE 5.1 & ATX 3.1 Gaming Power Supply - Full Modular - 80 Plus Gold Certified 750W - Compact Size - ATX PSU - 10 Year Warranty.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 5070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 5070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair CX750 750W 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 (782 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5070 is the r7-7800x3D (677 builds).

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

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from $460. We track 23 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5070 cost right now?

The RTX 5070 is available from $583. We track 31 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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, with Blackwell architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory. Ideal for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS 4 for revolutionary graphics.

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