GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6800 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. But the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the better value, undercutting it by $564 CAD for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
$1,168 CAD
Perf Index
33%
Value Score
0.028
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP250W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Price
$604 CAD
Perf Index
33%
Value Score
0.055
VRAM16GB GDDR7
Thermal TDP180W

Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

The Radeon RX 6800 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1440p gaming.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB currently lists from $604 CAD, $564 CAD less than the Radeon RX 6800 at $1,168 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~93% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $175 CAD above its $429 CAD MSRP. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $589 CAD above its $579 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 180W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is roughly 5 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 (Blackwell vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 6800 brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

Choose the Radeon RX 6800 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 near-identical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6800 better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

They're very close on raw performance. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800 or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 6800 worth the extra $564 CAD over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB comes out ahead.