GeForce RTX 5060 8GB vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB ≈ ₹67,600 today · 2025 Buy now

≈16% higher est. score

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB ≈ ₹67,700 today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB scores about 16% higher than GeForce RTX 5060 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 5060 8GB

40% more memory bandwidth (448 vs 320 GB/s)
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
DLSS upscaling and stronger ray tracing
About $260 cheaper today

Why pick Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

16% higher estimated gaming score
8 GB more video memory (16 vs 8 GB)
FSR 4 machine-learning upscaling
FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 5060 8GB	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Architecture	Blackwell	RDNA 4
GPU chip	GB206	Navi 44
Video memory	8 GB GDDR7	16 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	128-bit	128-bit
Memory bandwidth	448 GB/s	320 GB/s
L2 cache	32 MB	—
Boost clock	2.50 GHz	3.13 GHz
Board power (rated)	145 W	150 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 5.0 x8	PCIe 5.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	FSR 4 with Frame Generation
Released	2025-05-19	2025-06-05
Price today (≈)	₹67,600	₹67,700

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 5060 8GB better than Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB scores about 16% higher than GeForce RTX 5060 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 5060 8GB or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

GeForce RTX 5060 8GB is rated at 145 W versus 150 W for Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 5060 8GB or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Are GeForce RTX 5060 8GB and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

GeForce RTX 5060 8GB has 8 GB of video memory, which can run short at 1440p in newer games on high settings. Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has more and is the safer pick for 1440p.