GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6800 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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AMD
Radeon RX 6800
Price
$385 USD
Perf Index
33%
Value Score
0.086
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP250W
Price
$570 USD
Perf Index
33%
Value Score
0.058
VRAM16GB GDDR7
Thermal TDP180W

Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

The Radeon RX 6800 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1440p gaming.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 6800 currently lists from $385 USD, $185 USD less than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at $570 USD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6800 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 48%. The Radeon RX 6800 is trading below its $579 USD MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $141 USD above its $429 USD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 180W against 250W, 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 5 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 (Blackwell vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 6800 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 6800 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

The Radeon RX 6800 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 6800 better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

They're very close on raw performance. The Radeon RX 6800 edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800 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 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $185 USD over the Radeon RX 6800?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6800 comes out ahead.