AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

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
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
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

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

$570

FPS / €

0.86

Our verdict

  • The RTX 5070 is on average 13% faster than the RX 9060 XT 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently $190 cheaper ($380 vs $570).
  • With 1.171 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RTX 5070 packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 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
RTX 5070
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+6%
350 FPS
1% low 212
372 FPS
1% low 220
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+17%
239 FPS
1% low 163
279 FPS
1% low 188
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+25%
87 FPS
1% low 69
109 FPS
1% low 85
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+15%
142 FPS
1% low 102
163 FPS
1% low 113
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+15%
78 FPS
1% low 56
90 FPS
1% low 67
Rocket League

Rocket League

+13%
708 FPS
1% low 320
801 FPS
1% low 355
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+18%
131 FPS
1% low 98
154 FPS
1% low 112
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+14%
120 FPS
1% low 86
137 FPS
1% low 95

FPS / €

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

RX 9060 XT 8GB
1.171
RTX 5070
0.86

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Specifications

RX 9060 XT 8GB RTX 5070
ArchitectureRDNA 4 Blackwell
Release date2025-06 2025-03
Video memory8 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)150 W 250 W
Recommended PSU500 W 650 W
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price$299 $549

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

RTX 5070

#2 / 69
Popularity score73.5/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.14%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2536

Average build price

$1,622

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 8GB or the RTX 5070?

The RTX 5070 is on average 13% faster than the RX 9060 XT 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently $190 cheaper ($380 vs $570). With 1.171 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 5070 packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 9060 XT 8GB or RTX 5070?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 8GB averages 388 FPS versus 438 FPS for the RTX 5070 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 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 Super Flower Combat FG 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

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 5070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5070 is the r7-7800x3D (578 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 5070 cost right now?

The RTX 5070 is available from $570. We track 120 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 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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