AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB VS Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB features a GPU clock speed of 1700 MHz, with a turbo boost of 3130 MHz, while the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 operates at a higher base GPU clock speed of 2280 MHz, but its turbo boost is lower at 2500 MHz. This indicates that while the Nvidia card starts faster, the AMD card can potentially ramp up higher under load.

In terms of pixel rate, the Radeon RX 9060 XT excels with a rate of 200.3 GPixel/s, compared to the RTX 5060′s 120 GPixel/s. This is a notable difference, as the AMD card processes pixels much faster. On the other hand, the Radeon card also outperforms the Nvidia card in floating-point performance, delivering 25.6 TFLOPS, while the RTX 5060 offers 19.2 TFLOPS.

For texture rate, the Radeon RX 9060 XT achieves 400.6 GTexels/s, surpassing the RTX 5060's 300 GTexels/s. The AMD card also has a higher GPU memory speed at 2518 MHz, compared to the Nvidia card's 1750 MHz. When it comes to shading units, the Nvidia card has a significant lead with 3840 compared to the AMD card's 2048. However, the AMD card has 128 texture mapping units (TMUs), whereas the Nvidia card has 120. Finally, both cards support Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), so there is no difference in that regard.

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB features an effective memory speed of 20000 MHz, while the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 operates at a faster 28000 MHz. This gives the Nvidia card a noticeable edge in terms of raw memory speed. Additionally, the Radeon RX 9060 XT is equipped with 16GB of VRAM, double the 8GB of VRAM found in the RTX 5060. This means the Radeon card offers more memory for handling larger datasets or more demanding workloads.

In terms of maximum memory bandwidth, the Radeon RX 9060 XT offers 320 GB/s, whereas the RTX 5060 provides a higher bandwidth of 448 GB/s. This indicates that the Nvidia card can transfer more data per second, which can be beneficial for tasks involving large textures or high-resolution assets.

Both cards use a 128-bit memory bus width and support ECC memory, ensuring reliable and error-corrected memory operations. However, the GDDR version differs, with the Radeon RX 9060 XT utilizing GDDR6 and the RTX 5060 using the newer GDDR7, which typically offers better overall performance and efficiency compared to GDDR6.

Both the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 support DirectX 12 Ultimate, ensuring compatibility with the latest gaming and graphical features. They also both support OpenGL version 4.6, although the RTX 5060 has a more recent OpenCL version of 3, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT supports OpenCL 2.2.

When it comes to additional features, both cards support multi-display technology, ray tracing, and 3D, making them suitable for high-quality visual experiences. However, the Radeon RX 9060 XT does not support DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), while the RTX 5060 includes DLSS, which enhances performance and image quality in supported games.

In terms of system features, the Radeon RX 9060 XT uses AMD SAM (Smart Access Memory), while the RTX 5060 is compatible with Intel Resizable BAR. Both cards are free from the LHR (Lite Hash Rate) limitation. The Radeon card supports up to three displays, while the RTX 5060 can handle four displays. Neither card has RGB lighting.

Both the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 feature HDMI 2.1b outputs, with one HDMI port on each card. This ensures support for high-definition resolutions and refresh rates. In terms of DisplayPort outputs, the Radeon RX 9060 XT has two, while the RTX 5060 offers three, providing more options for multi-monitor setups with DisplayPort connectivity.

Neither card includes USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs, so there are no additional connections in these categories. Overall, the main difference between the two cards in this group is the number of DisplayPort outputs, with the RTX 5060 having one more than the Radeon RX 9060 XT.

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, while the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 uses the Blackwell architecture. In terms of power consumption, the Radeon card has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 160W, whereas the RTX 5060 has a slightly lower TDP of 145W, indicating it consumes less power under load.

Both cards use PCI Express 5.0 for their interface, ensuring high data throughput. The Radeon RX 9060 XT is built on a 4 nm semiconductor process, while the RTX 5060 uses a 5 nm process, meaning the Radeon card benefits from a slightly more advanced manufacturing process.

When it comes to physical size, the Radeon RX 9060 XT is wider, measuring 267 mm in length, compared to the RTX 5060's 241 mm. Both cards are 111 mm in height. Neither card features air-water cooling systems.