AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

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

AMD

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#11 / 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

$380

FPS / €

1.171

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Nvidia

GTX 1050 Ti

Pascal · 4 GB GDDR5

#41 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.3/100

Lowest price

$225

FPS / €

1.222

See the cheapest model See all 21 models

Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 52% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games.
The GTX 1050 Ti is currently $155 cheaper ($225 vs $380).
The RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 9060 XT 8GB

GTX 1050 Ti

Counter-Strike 2

+7%

350 FPS

1% low 212

328 FPS

1% low 186

Apex Legends

+82%

239 FPS

1% low 163

131 FPS

1% low 91

Grand Theft Auto V

+156%

87 FPS

1% low 69

34 FPS

1% low 26

Red Dead Redemption 2

+137%

142 FPS

1% low 102

60 FPS

1% low 46

Cyberpunk 2077

+359%

78 FPS

1% low 56

17 FPS

1% low 12

Rocket League

+31%

708 FPS

1% low 320

540 FPS

1% low 211

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+245%

131 FPS

1% low 98

38 FPS

1% low 29

Crimson Desert

+140%

120 FPS

1% low 86

50 FPS

1% low 39

FPS / €

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

RX 9060 XT 8GB

1.171

GTX 1050 Ti

1.222

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 8GB	GTX 1050 Ti
Architecture	RDNA 4	Pascal
Release date	2025-06	2016-10
Video memory	8 GB	4 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	320 GB/s	112 GB/s
Shading units	2048	768
Boost clock	3130 MHz	1392 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	150 W	75 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	300 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch price	$299	$139

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 8GB

#11 / 69

Popularity score15.2/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

853

Average build price

$909

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

Unnamed build

Unnamed build

pc rassio

GTX 1050 Ti

#41 / 69

Popularity score1.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$955

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

17/06/26

Tarjeta Gráfica Biostar GeForce GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5

AMD T R5-5500 - AMD AM4 Ryzen 5 5500, 6x 3.60GHz, tray

Unnamed build

r5-5500

10/06/26

Cash pc 5500 2070 5700xt

r5-5500

03/06/26

Unnamed build

r5-5500

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 9060 XT 8GB

26 models tracked

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GTX 1050 Ti

21 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 8GB or the GTX 1050 Ti?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 52% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1050 Ti is currently $155 cheaper ($225 vs $380). The RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 9060 XT 8GB or GTX 1050 Ti?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 8GB averages 388 FPS versus 255 FPS for the GTX 1050 Ti across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 8GB. 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 GTX 1050 Ti?

A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the GTX 1050 Ti. 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 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 8GB is the r5-7500f (165 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the GTX 1050 Ti?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1050 Ti is the r5-5500 (4 builds).

How much does the RX 9060 XT 8GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from $380. We track 26 models in real time.

How much does the GTX 1050 Ti cost right now?

The GTX 1050 Ti is available from $225. We track 21 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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 GTX 1050 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, with Pascal architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it doesn't require external power and is perfect for budget configurations.