AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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

RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7

#5 / 69

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

$360

FPS / €

1.172

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Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 8GB and the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (388 FPS vs 386 FPS on average).
The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is currently $20 cheaper ($360 vs $380).

Gaming performance

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

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+2%

350 FPS

1% low 212

344 FPS

1% low 204

Apex Legends

+3%

239 FPS

1% low 163

231 FPS

1% low 162

Grand Theft Auto V

+6%

87 FPS

1% low 69

82 FPS

1% low 63

Red Dead Redemption 2

+5%

142 FPS

1% low 102

135 FPS

1% low 95

Cyberpunk 2077

+16%

78 FPS

1% low 56

67 FPS

1% low 52

Rocket League

+3%

708 FPS

1% low 320

726 FPS

1% low 302

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+13%

131 FPS

1% low 98

116 FPS

1% low 88

Crimson Desert

+6%

120 FPS

1% low 86

113 FPS

1% low 80

FPS / €

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

RX 9060 XT 8GB

1.171

RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

1.172

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 8GB	RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Architecture	RDNA 4	Blackwell
Release date	2025-06	2025-04
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	320 GB/s	448 GB/s
Shading units	2048	4608
Boost clock	3130 MHz	2572 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	150 W	180 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	600 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price	$299	$379

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

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RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

#5 / 69

Popularity score55.6/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.9.7%

Number of builds created with this GPU

1082

Average build price

$1,178

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair RM750e 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · $90

Latest builds

PROMO (740€)

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 9060 XT 8GB

26 models tracked

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RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

82 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 8GB or the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB and the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (388 FPS vs 386 FPS on average). The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is currently $20 cheaper ($360 vs $380).

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 9060 XT 8GB or RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 8GB averages 388 FPS versus 386 FPS for the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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 5060 Ti 8GB?

A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. 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 (165 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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 $380. We track 26 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is available from $360. We track 82 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.