GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the clear winner, offering 135.5% better value than GeForce RTX 5090.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5090 comes out dramatically faster — about 223% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. But the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the better value, undercutting it by $6,368 AUD for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster, around 223% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5090 packs 21,760 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 also has more RT cores (170 vs 36) and more AI cores (680 vs 144), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB currently lists from $965 AUD, $6,368 AUD less than the GeForce RTX 5090 at $7,333 AUD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~135% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $536 AUD above its $429 AUD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5090 still sits about $5,334 AUD above its $1,999 AUD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the gentler choice at 180W versus 575W. The GeForce RTX 5090 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 575W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5090 carries 32GB versus 16GB on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. The extra 16GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 5090's memory is also faster — 1,792 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (512-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB or GeForce RTX 5090?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5090 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5090 better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB or the GeForce RTX 5090?
Is the GeForce RTX 5090 worth the extra $6,368 AUD over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 5090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 5090 or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,608 | 21,760✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 170✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 144 | 680✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,407 MHz✓ | 2,010 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,572 MHz✓ | 2,407 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 512-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 575 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Jan 2025 |
