AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT wins 15 of 15 benchmarks, averaging 101.9% 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 XT leads by 154% (183 vs 72 FPS); the closest fight is Diablo 4 (66% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value at 23.2 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 22.9).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wake 2 FPS | 117 | 49 | +139% |
| Baldur's Gate 3 FPS | 201 | 96 | +109% |
| Black Desert Online FPS | 196 | 103 | +90% |
| Black Myth: Wukong FPS | 91 | 49 | +86% |
| Call of Duty: MW3 FPS | 183 | 72 | +154% |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 FPS | 55 | 31 | +77% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS | 242 | 144 | +68% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 127 | 63 | +102% |
| Diablo 4 FPS | 146 | 88 | +66% |
| Escape from Tarkov FPS | 135 | 77 | +75% |
| Marvel Rivals FPS | 84 | 37 | +127% |
| Monster Hunter Wilds FPS | 88 | 38 | +132% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 142 | 74 | +92% |
| The Last of Us Part II FPS | 107 | 57 | +88% |
| The Witcher 3 FPS | 141 | 63 | +124% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | 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 | 2,970 MHz | 2,497 MHz |
| TDP | 304 W | 145 W |
| Launch MSRP | $599 | $299 |
| Release | 2025-03-06 | 2025-05-19 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT performs better for gaming, winning 15 of 15 benchmarks in our suite with an average 101.9% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 304W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has 8GB VRAM and a 145W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 9070 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 22.9. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- Call of Duty: MW3: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leads by roughly 154% (183 vs 72 FPS) in our testing.
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