AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 21.6% 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 Red Dead Redemption 2, where AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT leads by 22% (100 vs 82 FPS); the closest fight is Cyberpunk 2077 (21% apart); on launch pricing, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the better value at 18.3 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 14.7).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 91 | 75 | +21% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 100 | 82 | +22% |
Whole-job comparison
How long each card takes to finish a complete pipeline, not just one model. AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is faster on 0 of 1; GeForce RTX 5060 Ti on 1.
| Workflow | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full codebase review | 22.9 min | 22.2 min | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 1.03x faster |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Transistors | 26,800M | 21,900M |
| Process node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 (Navi 21) | Blackwell (GB206) |
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,250 MHz | 2,572 MHz |
| TDP | 300 W | 180 W |
| Launch MSRP | $649 | $429 |
| Release | 2020-11-18 | 2025-04-16 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 21.6% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 300W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has 16GB VRAM and a 180W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti delivers more performance per dollar: 18.3 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 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
- Red Dead Redemption 2: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT leads by roughly 22% (100 vs 82 FPS) in our testing.
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