GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 5060 is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 6700 XT, leading by roughly 8% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Price
€310
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+50% CUDA Cores (3,840 vs 2,560)
+17% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 384 GB/s)
Price
€447
Performance
24%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
+33% Ray Accelerators (40 vs 30)
+3% Boost Clock (2,581 MHz vs 2,497 MHz)

GeForce RTX 5060 vs Radeon RX 6700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 vs Radeon RX 6700 XT

The GeForce RTX 5060 is noticeably faster, around 8% ahead of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 starts at $310 EUR against $447 EUR for the Radeon RX 6700 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 56%. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is trading below its $479 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 5060 draws just 145W versus 230W for the Radeon RX 6700 XT, 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.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the Radeon RX 6700 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5060's 8GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 5060 is roughly 4 years newer than the Radeon RX 6700 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 6700 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 6700 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 6700 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5060 better than the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 5060 is noticeably faster, roughly 8% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 or the Radeon RX 6700 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 6700 XT worth the extra $137 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.

Does the Radeon RX 6700 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060Radeon RX 6700 XT
ArchitectureBlackwellRDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,8402,560
Ray Tracing Cores3040
Tensor / AI Cores120

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060Radeon RX 6700 XT
Base Clock2,280 MHz2,321 MHz
Boost Clock2,497 MHz2,581 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060Radeon RX 6700 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit192-bit
Memory Speed28 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s384 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060Radeon RX 6700 XT
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP145 W230 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2025Mar 2021