GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5060 comes out dramatically faster — about 44% ahead of the Radeon RX 6600 XT. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Price
€310
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+88% CUDA Cores (3,840 vs 2,048)
+75% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
Price
€449
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+7% Ray Accelerators (32 vs 30)
+4% Boost Clock (2,589 MHz vs 2,497 MHz)

GeForce RTX 5060 vs Radeon RX 6600 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 vs Radeon RX 6600 XT

The GeForce RTX 5060 is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the Radeon RX 6600 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6600 XT is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 5060 currently lists from $310 EUR, $139 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6600 XT at $449 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 109%.

Power & Efficiency

At 145W against 160W, the GeForce RTX 5060 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 is roughly 4 years newer than the Radeon RX 6600 XT (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 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6600 XT 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 or Radeon RX 6600 XT?

The GeForce RTX 5060 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6600 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5060 better than the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

The GeForce RTX 5060 is dramatically faster, roughly 44% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 or the Radeon RX 6600 XT?

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 6600 XT worth the extra $139 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060?

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

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060Radeon RX 6600 XT
ArchitectureBlackwellRDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,8402,048
Ray Tracing Cores3032
Tensor / AI Cores120

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060Radeon RX 6600 XT
Base Clock2,280 MHz1,968 MHz
Boost Clock2,497 MHz2,589 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060Radeon RX 6600 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed28 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060Radeon RX 6600 XT
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP145 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2025Jul 2021