58

RTX 5060 Graphics Card

Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7

$299

MSRP

55

RX 7600 XT Graphics Card

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

$329

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 5060 Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 5% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 8 GB of memory, and 14.8 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 22% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RTX 5060 Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $299 versus the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card's $329 price tag, it costs 10% less while delivering performance that's only 5% behind. Its 8 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 Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RX 7600 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 Graphics Card

5% faster overall

Best value for money

RTX 5060 Graphics Card

10% better value per dollar

RTX 5060 Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

5% faster overall

Memory

Memory
8 GB
16 GB
Memory type
GDDR7
GDDR6
Memory bus
128-bit
128-bit
Memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
288 GB/s

Performance

Boost clock
2,407 MHz
2,755 MHz
Base clock
2,050 MHz
1,720 MHz
FP32 performance
14.8 TFLOPS
11.3 TFLOPS

Physical

Transistors
14.8 billion
13.3 billion
Process
4 nm
6 nm
PCIe
PCIe 5
PCIe 4
Card length
228 mm
233 mm

Power

TDP
150W
150W
Power connector
8-pin
8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
47 fps
39 fps
Black Myth Wukong
52 fps
43 fps
Counter-Strike 2
320 fps
260 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
58 fps
48 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
60 fps
49 fps
Spider-Man 2
63 fps
52 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
108,000 points
95,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
24,500 points
21,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
14,500 points
12,500 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card worth $30 more than the RTX 5060 Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RX 7600 XT Graphics Card scores 58 overall vs 55 for the RTX 5060 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 Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 5060 Graphics Card or RX 7600 XT Graphics Card?

The RTX 5060 Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 5060 Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RX 7600 XT Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RX 7600 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 Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 5060 Graphics Card or RX 7600 XT Graphics Card?

Choose the RTX 5060 Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RX 7600 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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