AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

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

AMD

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#12 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.35/100

Lowest price

$360

FPS / $

1.3

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Nvidia

RTX 5050

Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR6

#13 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.20/100

Lowest price

$300

FPS / $

1.327

See the cheapest model See all 9 models

Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 9% faster than the RTX 5050 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 5050 is currently $60 cheaper ($300 vs $360).

Gaming performance

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

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RTX 5050

Counter-Strike 2

+2%

370 FPS

1% low 224

361 FPS

1% low 207

Apex Legends

+14%

260 FPS

1% low 181

229 FPS

1% low 149

Grand Theft Auto V

+32%

104 FPS

1% low 77

79 FPS

1% low 57

Red Dead Redemption 2

+26%

142 FPS

1% low 102

113 FPS

1% low 83

Cyberpunk 2077

+31%

109 FPS

1% low 80

83 FPS

1% low 63

Rocket League

+5%

740 FPS

1% low 340

703 FPS

1% low 293

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+21%

164 FPS

1% low 121

136 FPS

1% low 99

Crimson Desert

+26%

120 FPS

1% low 86

95 FPS

1% low 70

FPS / $

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

RX 9060 XT 8GB

1.3

RTX 5050

1.327

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 8GB	RTX 5050
Architecture	RDNA 4	Blackwell
Release date	2025-06	2025-07
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	320 GB/s	320 GB/s
Shading units	2048	2560
Boost clock	3130 MHz	2570 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	150 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price	$299	$249

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 8GB

#12 / 71

Popularity score9.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

964

Average build price

$932

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

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RTX 5050

#13 / 71

Popularity score9.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.3.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

315

Average build price

$867

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair RM750e 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · $76

Latest builds

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RX 9060 XT 8GB

6 models tracked

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RTX 5050

9 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 8GB or the RTX 5050?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 9% faster than the RTX 5050 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 5050 is currently $60 cheaper ($300 vs $360).

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 9060 XT 8GB or RTX 5050?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 8GB averages 404 FPS versus 372 FPS for the RTX 5050 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 RTX 5050?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 5050. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair RM750e 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 (186 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5050?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5050 is the r5-5500 (157 builds).

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

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from $360. We track 6 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5050 cost right now?

The RTX 5050 is available from $300. We track 9 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.