AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT wins 11 of 15 benchmarks, averaging 14.9% faster.
Both cards were measured first-party on our bench, same suite, same test rig.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Call of Duty: MW3, where AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT leads by 50% (108 vs 72 FPS); the closest fight is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (0% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value at 23.2 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 22.1).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wake 2 FPS | 67 | 49 | +37% |
| Baldur's Gate 3 FPS | 113 | 96 | +18% |
| Black Desert Online FPS | 108 | 103 | +5% |
| Black Myth: Wukong FPS | 48 | 49 | -2% |
| Call of Duty: MW3 FPS | 108 | 72 | +50% |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 FPS | 31 | 31 | 0% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS | 119 | 144 | -17% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 73 | 63 | +16% |
| Diablo 4 FPS | 81 | 88 | -8% |
| Escape from Tarkov FPS | 89 | 77 | +16% |
| Marvel Rivals FPS | 49 | 37 | +32% |
| Monster Hunter Wilds FPS | 54 | 38 | +42% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 85 | 74 | +15% |
| The Last of Us Part II FPS | 59 | 57 | +4% |
| The Witcher 3 FPS | 74 | 63 | +17% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 8GB |
| Transistors | 29,700M | 21,900M |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 (Navi 44) | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 3,130 MHz | 2,497 MHz |
| TDP | 160 W | 145 W |
| Launch MSRP | $349 | $299 |
| Release | 2025-06-05 | 2025-05-19 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT performs better for gaming, winning 11 of 15 benchmarks in our suite with an average 14.9% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 160W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has 8GB VRAM and a 145W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers more performance per dollar: 23.2 average FPS per $100 versus 22.1. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- Call of Duty: MW3: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT leads by roughly 50% (108 vs 72 FPS) in our testing.
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