AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 39.8% faster.
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT's numbers are anchored estimates calibrated against our measured cards, pending first-party measurement. Treat small gaps as ties.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Cyberpunk 2077, where AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT leads by 44% (91 vs 63 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (35% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value at 22.9 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 14.7).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 91 | 63 | +44% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 100 | 74 | +35% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 8GB |
| Transistors | 26,800M | 21,900M |
| Process node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 (Navi 21) | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,250 MHz | 2,497 MHz |
| TDP | 300 W | 145 W |
| Launch MSRP | $649 | $299 |
| Release | 2020-11-18 | 2025-05-19 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 39.8% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 300W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has 8GB VRAM and a 145W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers more performance per dollar: 22.9 average FPS per $100 versus 14.7. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- Cyberpunk 2077: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT leads by roughly 44% (91 vs 63 FPS) in our testing.
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