GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 7800 XT comes out significantly faster β€” about 24% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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AMD
Radeon RX 7800 XT
Price
Β£552
Perf Index
41%
Value Score
0.074
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP263W
Price
Β£538
Perf Index
33%
Value Score
0.061
VRAM16GB GDDR7
Thermal TDP180W

Radeon RX 7800 XT vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 7800 XT vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is significantly faster, around 24% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB currently lists from $538 GBP, $14 GBP less than the Radeon RX 7800 XT at $552 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 7800 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 21%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $109 GBP above its $429 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 180W against 263W, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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 Ti 16GB is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 7800 XT (Blackwell vs RDNA 3), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 7800 XT brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 7800 XT or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is the all-round winner here β€” 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 7800 XT better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is significantly faster, roughly 24% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 7800 XT or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

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 7800 XT worth the extra $14 GBP over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

Often yes β€” despite the higher price the Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers better performance-per-dollar here.