GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the clear winner, offering 46.4% better value than Radeon RX 6800 XT.
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, leading by roughly 19% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,932 AED cheaper.
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Radeon RX 6800 XT vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6800 XT vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is significantly faster, around 19% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB starts at $2,585 AED against $4,517 AED for the Radeon RX 6800 XT. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~46% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $2,156 AED above its $429 AED MSRP. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $3,868 AED above its $649 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB draws just 180W versus 300W for the Radeon RX 6800 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.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is roughly 5 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 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 Ti 16GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6800 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 Ti 16GB or Radeon RX 6800 XT?
Choose the Radeon RX 6800 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 6800 XT better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB or the Radeon RX 6800 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 6800 XT worth the extra $1,932 AED over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 4,608 | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 72✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 144 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,407 MHz✓ | 1,825 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,572 MHz✓ | 2,250 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps✓ | 16 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 512 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Oct 2020 |