AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

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

AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#9 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.65/100

Lowest price

$550

FPS / €

0.965

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Nvidia

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

#8 / 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

$550

FPS / €

0.805

See the cheapest model See all 92 models

Our verdict

The RX 9070 is on average 16% faster than the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at 1440p across our reference games.
Both cards are currently at the same price (around $550).
With 0.965 FPS per euro, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 9070

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

Counter-Strike 2

+7%

384 FPS

1% low 228

360 FPS

1% low 213

Apex Legends

+24%

305 FPS

1% low 203

245 FPS

1% low 173

Grand Theft Auto V

+34%

125 FPS

1% low 93

93 FPS

1% low 68

Red Dead Redemption 2

+21%

181 FPS

1% low 132

150 FPS

1% low 104

Cyberpunk 2077

+34%

110 FPS

1% low 80

82 FPS

1% low 60

Rocket League

+13%

846 FPS

1% low 378

751 FPS

1% low 321

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+32%

173 FPS

1% low 124

131 FPS

1% low 102

Crimson Desert

+21%

152 FPS

1% low 111

126 FPS

1% low 87

FPS / €

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

RX 9070

0.965

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

0.805

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Specifications

	RX 9070	RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Architecture	RDNA 4	Blackwell
Release date	2025-03	2025-04
Video memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory bus	256 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	640 GB/s	448 GB/s
Shading units	3584	4608
Boost clock	2540 MHz	2572 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	220 W	180 W
Recommended PSU	650 W	600 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price	$549	$429

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9070

#9 / 69

Popularity score22.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.3.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

453

Average build price

$1,442

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Thermaltake SPD-750AH2CLB 750W 80 Plus Bronze Semi-Modular

750 W · $60

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RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

#8 / 69

Popularity score25.6/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

1149

Average build price

$1,406

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 9070

59 models tracked

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RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

92 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9070 or the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

The RX 9070 is on average 16% faster than the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at 1440p across our reference games. Both cards are currently at the same price (around $550). With 0.965 FPS per euro, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 9070 or RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

At 1440p, the RX 9070 averages 468 FPS versus 402 FPS for the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 9070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Thermaltake SPD-750AH2CLB 750W 80 Plus Bronze Semi-Modular.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. 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 9070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 is the r5-7500f (114 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the r5-7500f (193 builds).

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from $550. We track 59 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB cost right now?

The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is available from $550. We track 92 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 9070

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers excellent performance-to-price value for gamers.