68

RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

$399

MSRP

72

RX 9070 Graphics Card

RDNA 4 · 12 GB GDDR6

$449

MSRP

Our verdict

The RX 9070 Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 6% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 12 GB of memory, and 26.3 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 5% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RX 9070 Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $449 versus the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card's $399 price tag, it costs $50 less while delivering performance that's only 6% behind. Its 12 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 RX 9070 Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 5060 Ti 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

RX 9070 Graphics Card

6% faster overall

Best value for money

RX 9070 Graphics Card

2% better value per dollar

RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card best for

Value for money

2% better value per dollar

Memory

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

Performance

Boost clock
2,457 MHz
2,849 MHz
Base clock
2,100 MHz
2,321 MHz
FP32 performance
22.6 TFLOPS
26.3 TFLOPS

Physical

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

Power

TDP
180W
250W
Power connector
8-pin
2x8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
58 fps
63 fps
Black Myth Wukong
65 fps
70 fps
Counter-Strike 2
360 fps
370 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
72 fps
78 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
74 fps
79 fps
Spider-Man 2
78 fps
82 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
135,000 points
148,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
31,000 points
34,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
18,500 points
20,500 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RX 9070 Graphics Card worth $50 more than the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RX 9070 Graphics Card scores 72 overall vs 68 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 9070 Graphics Card?

The RX 9070 Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RX 9070 Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RTX 5060 Ti 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 RX 9070 Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card or RX 9070 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 9070 Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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