68

RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

$399

MSRP

65

RX 7700 XT Graphics Card

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

$449

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 5% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 22.6 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 15% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $399 versus the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card's $449 price tag, it costs 13% less while delivering performance that's only 5% behind. Its 16 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RX 7700 XT Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card

5% faster overall

Best value for money

RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card

9% better value per dollar

RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

5% faster overall

Memory

Memory
16 GB
12 GB
Memory type
GDDR7
GDDR6
Memory bus
128-bit
192-bit
Memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
432 GB/s

Performance

Boost clock
2,457 MHz
2,544 MHz
Base clock
2,100 MHz
1,700 MHz
FP32 performance
22.6 TFLOPS
17.6 TFLOPS

Physical

Transistors
18.9 billion
28.1 billion
Process
4 nm
5 nm
PCIe
PCIe 5
PCIe 4
Card length
240 mm
260 mm

Power

TDP
180W
245W
Power connector
8-pin
2x8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
58 fps
51 fps
Black Myth Wukong
65 fps
58 fps
Counter-Strike 2
360 fps
310 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
72 fps
64 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
74 fps
65 fps
Spider-Man 2
78 fps
68 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
135,000 points
118,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
31,000 points
27,500 points
3DMark Time Spy
18,500 points
16,500 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card worth $50 more than the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RX 7700 XT Graphics Card scores 68 overall vs 65 for the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card or RX 7700 XT Graphics Card?

The RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RX 7700 XT Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card or RX 7700 XT Graphics Card?

Choose the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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