AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT wins 15 of 15 benchmarks, averaging 63.9% 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 110% (183 vs 87 FPS); the closest fight is Escape from Tarkov (16% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the better value at 22.9 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 19.7).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wake 2 FPS | 117 | 60 | +95% |
| Baldur's Gate 3 FPS | 201 | 116 | +73% |
| Black Desert Online FPS | 196 | 121 | +62% |
| Black Myth: Wukong FPS | 91 | 56 | +63% |
| Call of Duty: MW3 FPS | 183 | 87 | +110% |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 FPS | 55 | 37 | +49% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS | 242 | 161 | +50% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 127 | 75 | +69% |
| Diablo 4 FPS | 146 | 97 | +51% |
| Escape from Tarkov FPS | 135 | 116 | +16% |
| Marvel Rivals FPS | 84 | 55 | +53% |
| Monster Hunter Wilds FPS | 88 | 52 | +69% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 142 | 82 | +73% |
| The Last of Us Part II FPS | 107 | 74 | +45% |
| The Witcher 3 FPS | 141 | 78 | +81% |
Whole-job comparison
How long each card takes to finish a complete pipeline, not just one model. AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is faster on 1 of 1; GeForce RTX 5060 Ti on 0.
| Workflow | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full codebase review | 21.2 min | 22.2 min | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 1.05x faster |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Transistors | 53,900M | 21,900M |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 (Navi 48) | Blackwell (GB206) |
| Memory bandwidth | 640 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,970 MHz | 2,572 MHz |
| TDP | 304 W | 180 W |
| Launch MSRP | $599 | $429 |
| Release | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-16 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT performs better for gaming, winning 15 of 15 benchmarks in our suite with an average 63.9% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 304W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has 16GB VRAM and a 180W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers more performance per dollar: 22.9 average FPS per $100 versus 19.7. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
- Call of Duty: MW3: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leads by roughly 110% (183 vs 87 FPS) in our testing.
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