AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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 5080

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

#5 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.93/100

Lowest price

1,249€

FPS / €

0.49

Our verdict

  • The RTX 5080 is on average 26% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently 819€ cheaper (430€ vs 1,249€).
  • 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 5080
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+15%
386 FPS
1% low 218
443 FPS
1% low 254
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+24%
269 FPS
1% low 178
333 FPS
1% low 218
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+54%
104 FPS
1% low 79
160 FPS
1% low 120
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+34%
150 FPS
1% low 106
201 FPS
1% low 149
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+37%
111 FPS
1% low 87
152 FPS
1% low 120
Rocket League

Rocket League

+27%
778 FPS
1% low 344
985 FPS
1% low 451
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+27%
173 FPS
1% low 122
220 FPS
1% low 160
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+34%
126 FPS
1% low 89
169 FPS
1% low 125

FPS / €

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

RX 9060 XT 16GB
1.072
RTX 5080
0.49

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Specifications

RX 9060 XT 16GB RTX 5080
ArchitectureRDNA 4 Blackwell
Release date2025-06 2025-01
Video memory16 GB 16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR7
Memory bus128 bit 256 bit
Bandwidth320 GB/s 960 GB/s
Shading units2048 10752
Boost clock3130 MHz 2617 MHz
Power draw (TDP)160 W 360 W
Recommended PSU550 W 850 W
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price$349 $999

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 5080

#5 / 69
Popularity score50.2/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.9.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2232

Average build price

2,942€

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 16GB or the RTX 5080?

The RTX 5080 is on average 26% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently 819€ cheaper (430€ vs 1,249€). 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 5080?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 16GB averages 423 FPS versus 534 FPS for the RTX 5080 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 5080?

A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RTX 5080. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A850GL 850W 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 5080?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5080 is the r7-9800x3D (1087 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 5080 cost right now?

The RTX 5080 is available from 1,249€. We track 78 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 5080

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, with Blackwell architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 20 GB of GDDR7 memory. The flagship card of the RTX 5000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS 4 for ultra-realistic graphics.

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