RTX 5060 vs RX 9060 XT 16GB: Which Is Better for Gaming?
Short answer: The RX 9060 XT 16GB is about 9% faster at 1440p across nine demanding games (68 vs 75 FPS on High). At 1080p the RX 9060 XT 16GB is about 7% faster, and at 4K the RX 9060 XT 16GB is about 15% faster. The RX 9060 XT 16GB has more video memory (16 GB vs 8 GB), which matters at 1440p and with high textures.
| RTX 5060 | RX 9060 XT 16GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Average FPS, 1080p High | 97 | 105 |
| Average FPS, 1440p High | 68 | 75 |
| Average FPS, 4K High | 37 | 44 |
| Cyberpunk 2077, 1440p Ultra + ray tracing | 28 FPS | 33 FPS |
| Video memory | 8 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Board power | 145 W | 160 W |
| FPS per 100 W (1440p) | 47.0 | 46.9 |
Table of ContentsShow or hide all 5 sectionsShowHide
RTX 5060 vs RX 9060 XT 16GB FPS in popular games
| Game | RTX 5060 1080p | RX 9060 XT 16GB 1080p | RTX 5060 1440p | RX 9060 XT 16GB 1440p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 313 | 338 | 224 | 242 |
| Valorant | 427 | 461 | 305 | 329 |
| Fortnite | 133 | 143 | 95 | 102 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | 93 | 100 | 54 | 72 |
| Battlefield 6 | 104 | 113 | 75 | 81 |
| ARC Raiders | 114 | 123 | 81 | 88 |
| Marvel Rivals | 81 | 87 | 58 | 62 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 90 | 97 | 64 | 70 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 62 | 67 | 44 | 48 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 85 | 92 | 61 | 66 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 114 | 123 | 81 | 88 |
| Elden Ring | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Specs compared
| Spec | RTX 5060 | RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 4 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Video memory | 8 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Board power | 145 W | 160 W |
| Upscaling and frame generation | DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation (up to 4x, 6x with DLSS 4.5) | FSR 4 upscaling and FSR Frame Generation |
| Ray tracing speed kept | 64% of raster FPS | 58% of raster FPS |
| Suggested power supply | 450 W | 450 W |
Which CPU do they need?
| Processor | RTX 5060 (1080p / 1440p) | RX 9060 XT 16GB (1080p / 1440p) |
|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 5 5600 | 21% CPU / 3% CPU | 23% CPU / 6% CPU |
| Core i5-12400F | 22% CPU / 5% CPU | 24% CPU / 8% CPU |
| Ryzen 5 7600 | 11% CPU / 10% GPU | 13% CPU / 7% GPU |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 2% GPU / 20% GPU | 1% CPU / 18% GPU |
Full lists: best CPU for the RTX 5060 and best CPU for the RX 9060 XT 16GB.
Which one should you buy?
- Buy the RTX 5060 if you want Multi Frame Generation for high-refresh monitors.
- Buy the RX 9060 XT 16GB if you want the most raw FPS at 1440p, you want more video memory for high textures and future games or you play with ray tracing on.
Prices change week to week, so compare the cost per frame: divide the price by the 1440p average above. A card that is 10% faster is only worth up to about 10% more money.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 5060 better than the RX 9060 XT 16GB?
For gaming at 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 16GB is about 9% faster in our nine-game average (68 vs 75 FPS).
How much faster is the RX 9060 XT 16GB?
About 7% at 1080p, 9% at 1440p and 15% at 4K on High settings, native resolution.
Which one is better for ray tracing?
In Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p Ultra with ray tracing, the RTX 5060 gets about 28 FPS and the RX 9060 XT 16GB about 33 FPS before upscaling.
Is 8 GB of VRAM enough in 2026?
For 1080p on High in most games, yes. At 1440p, with Ultra textures or ray tracing, several new games need more than 8 GB, which causes stutter. 12–16 GB is the safer choice.
More comparisons
- RTX 5060 vs RTX 4060
- RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs RX 9060 XT 16GB
- Arc B580 vs RTX 5060
- All GPU and CPU comparisons
Sources: Tom’s Hardware GPU hierarchy, Tom’s Hardware CPU hierarchy, TechSpot CPU and GPU scaling tests, TechPowerUp GPU database, and manufacturer specifications from AMD, Intel and NVIDIA. Bottleneck and FPS figures come from our own bottleneck and FPS models.