58

RTX 5060 Graphics Card

Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7

$299

MSRP

70

RX 7800 XT Graphics Card

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

$499

MSRP

Our verdict

The RX 7800 XT Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 21% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 18.7 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 14% 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 7800 XT Graphics Card's $499 price tag, it costs 67% less while delivering performance that's only 21% 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 7800 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

RX 7800 XT Graphics Card

21% faster overall

Best value for money

RTX 5060 Graphics Card

7% better value per dollar

RTX 5060 Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

7% better value per dollar

Memory

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

Performance

Boost clock
2,407 MHz
2,430 MHz
Base clock
2,050 MHz
1,295 MHz
FP32 performance
14.8 TFLOPS
18.7 TFLOPS

Physical

Transistors
14.8 billion
28.1 billion
Process
4 nm
5 nm
PCIe
PCIe 5
PCIe 4
Card length
228 mm
267 mm

Power

TDP
150W
263W
Power connector
8-pin
2x8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
47 fps
58 fps
Black Myth Wukong
52 fps
65 fps
Counter-Strike 2
320 fps
340 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
58 fps
72 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
60 fps
73 fps
Spider-Man 2
63 fps
77 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
108,000 points
135,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
24,500 points
31,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
14,500 points
18,500 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RX 7800 XT Graphics Card worth $200 more than the RTX 5060 Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RX 7800 XT Graphics Card scores 70 overall vs 58 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 7800 XT Graphics Card?

The RX 7800 XT Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RX 7800 XT Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RTX 5060 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RTX 5060 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RTX 5060 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 7800 XT Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 5060 Graphics Card or RX 7800 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 7800 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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