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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs Radeon RX 6800

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and Radeon RX 6800 trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. But the Radeon RX 6800 is the better value, undercutting it by $507 EUR for the performance you get.

Market Value Leader

Radeon RX 6800 is the clear winner, offering 389.6% better value than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB.

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Price
€637
Performance
31/100
VRAM
16 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+22% Boost Clock (2,572 MHz vs 2,105 MHz)
+20% CUDA Cores (4,608 vs 3,840)
AMD
Radeon RX 6800
Price
€130
Performance
31/100
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+67% Ray Accelerators (60 vs 36)
+14% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)

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

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

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and Radeon RX 6800 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 Radeon RX 6800 currently lists from $130 EUR, $507 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at $637 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6800 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~390% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6800 is trading below its $579 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $208 EUR above its $429 EUR 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 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6800 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

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

Choose the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6800 stretches your money further for near-identical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

They're very close on raw performance. The Radeon RX 6800 edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

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

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 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $507 EUR over the Radeon RX 6800?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6800 comes out ahead.

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

Choose the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6800 stretches your money further for near-identical performance.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and Radeon RX 6800
SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GBRadeon RX 6800
ArchitectureBlackwellRDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)4,6083,840
Ray Tracing Cores3660
Tensor / AI Cores144

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and Radeon RX 6800
SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GBRadeon RX 6800
Base Clock2,407 MHz1,700 MHz
Boost Clock2,572 MHz2,105 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and Radeon RX 6800
SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GBRadeon RX 6800
VRAM Capacity16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed28 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s512 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and Radeon RX 6800
SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GBRadeon RX 6800
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP180 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedApr 2025Nov 2020