AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 9070 wins 15 of 15 benchmarks, averaging 76.9% 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 9070 leads by 119% (158 vs 72 FPS); the closest fight is Diablo 4 (43% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value at 23.2 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 22).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 9070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wake 2 FPS | 101 | 49 | +106% |
| Baldur's Gate 3 FPS | 170 | 96 | +77% |
| Black Desert Online FPS | 167 | 103 | +62% |
| Black Myth: Wukong FPS | 77 | 49 | +57% |
| Call of Duty: MW3 FPS | 158 | 72 | +119% |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 FPS | 48 | 31 | +55% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS | 226 | 144 | +57% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 110 | 63 | +75% |
| Diablo 4 FPS | 126 | 88 | +43% |
| Escape from Tarkov FPS | 134 | 77 | +74% |
| Marvel Rivals FPS | 74 | 37 | +100% |
| Monster Hunter Wilds FPS | 76 | 38 | +100% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 124 | 74 | +68% |
| The Last of Us Part II FPS | 97 | 57 | +70% |
| The Witcher 3 FPS | 120 | 63 | +90% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 8GB |
| Transistors | 53,900M | 21,900M |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 (Navi 48) | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 640 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,520 MHz | 2,497 MHz |
| TDP | 220 W | 145 W |
| Launch MSRP | $549 | $299 |
| Release | 2025-03-06 | 2025-05-19 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 9070 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 performs better for gaming, winning 15 of 15 benchmarks in our suite with an average 76.9% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 9070 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 has 16GB VRAM and a 220W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has 8GB VRAM and a 145W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 9070 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. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 9070 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- Call of Duty: MW3: AMD Radeon RX 9070 leads by roughly 119% (158 vs 72 FPS) in our testing.
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