GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, leading by roughly 64% 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 5070
Price
€600
Performance
46%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+200% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 2,048)
+200% Tensor Cores (192 vs 64)
+109% Bandwidth (672 GB/s vs 322.3 GB/s)
Price
€420
Performance
28%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+25% Boost Clock (3,130 MHz vs 2,512 MHz)

GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, around 64% ahead of the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is better matched to 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB starts at $420 EUR against $600 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 15%.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB pulls less power (160W vs 250W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 5070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 12GB, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5070's 12GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 5070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 5070 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 5070 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 9060 XT 16GB if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5070 better than the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, roughly 64% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5070 or the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the GeForce RTX 5070 worth the extra $180 EUR over the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 5070 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) 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 5070Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
ArchitectureBlackwellRDNA 4
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)6,1442,048
Ray Tracing Cores4832
Tensor / AI Cores19264

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Base Clock2,160 MHz1,700 MHz
Boost Clock2,512 MHz3,130 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed28 Gbps20 Gbps
Bandwidth672 GB/s322.3 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP250 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2025Jun 2025