AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#11 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.35/100

Lowest price

385€

FPS / €

1.216

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Nvidia

RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7

#4 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.44/100

Lowest price

370€

FPS / €

1.173

See the cheapest model See all 52 models

Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 8GB and the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (404 FPS vs 403 FPS on average).
The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is currently 15€ cheaper (370€ vs 385€).

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+2%

370 FPS

1% low 224

376 FPS

1% low 211

Apex Legends

260 FPS

1% low 181

260 FPS

1% low 164

Grand Theft Auto V

+6%

104 FPS

1% low 77

98 FPS

1% low 73

Red Dead Redemption 2

+5%

142 FPS

1% low 102

135 FPS

1% low 95

Cyberpunk 2077

+14%

109 FPS

1% low 80

96 FPS

1% low 72

Rocket League

740 FPS

1% low 340

742 FPS

1% low 325

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+8%

164 FPS

1% low 121

152 FPS

1% low 112

Crimson Desert

+6%

120 FPS

1% low 86

113 FPS

1% low 80

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 9060 XT 8GB

1.216

RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

1.173

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 8GB	RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Architecture	RDNA 4	Blackwell
Release date	2025-06	2025-04
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	320 GB/s	448 GB/s
Shading units	2048	4608
Boost clock	3130 MHz	2572 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	150 W	180 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	600 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price	$299	$379

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 8GB

#11 / 71

Popularity score16.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2.9%

Number of builds created with this GPU

1004

Average build price

943€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 48€

Latest builds

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RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

#4 / 71

Popularity score58/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.12.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

1667

Average build price

1,197€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 48€

Latest builds

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Pc final ddr5

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RX 9060 XT 8GB

17 models tracked

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RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

52 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 8GB or the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB and the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (404 FPS vs 403 FPS on average). The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is currently 15€ cheaper (370€ vs 385€).

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 9060 XT 8GB or RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 8GB averages 404 FPS versus 403 FPS for the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 8GB is the r5-7500f (196 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the r7-5700x (197 builds).

How much does the RX 9060 XT 8GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from 385€. We track 17 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is available from 370€. We track 52 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers strong performance-to-price value for gamers.