GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5090 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5090 comes out dramatically faster — about 355% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $4,001 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster, around 355% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop. 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 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5090 packs 21,760 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 5090 also has more RT cores (170 vs 30) and more AI cores (680 vs 120), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop currently lists from $1,399 CAD, $4,001 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 5090 at $5,400 CAD. The GeForce RTX 5090 still sits about $3,401 CAD above its $1,999 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 575W, the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5090 carries 32GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop. The extra 24GB 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 Laptop or GeForce RTX 5090?
The GeForce RTX 5090 is the faster card by about 355%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5090 better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5090?
Is the GeForce RTX 5090 worth the extra $4,001 CAD over the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
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 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4NP | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,840 | 21,760✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 170✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 680✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 2,010 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,340 MHz | 2,407 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 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 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 575 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 |
