GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a big jump in performance — leading the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB by roughly 39% in our performance index. It also comes out ahead on value, making it the straightforward pick if the price fits your budget.
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Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is significantly faster, around 39% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
On price, expect to pay $584 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB versus $807 EUR for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE wins on performance-per-dollar. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $155 EUR above its $429 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE still sits about $258 EUR above its $549 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB draws just 180W versus 260W for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
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 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE?
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 7900 GRE better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB or the Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
Is the Radeon RX 7900 GRE worth the extra $223 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB or Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 4,608 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 144 | 160✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,407 MHz✓ | 1,287 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,572 MHz✓ | 2,245 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 576 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 260 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Feb 2024 |
