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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC

Common Features

  • ✓ Both GPUs have Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) support.
  • ✓ Both GPUs have an effective memory speed of 20000 MHz.
  • ✓ Both GPUs have a maximum memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s.
  • ✓ Both GPUs come with 8GB of VRAM.
  • ✓ Both GPUs use GDDR6 memory.
  • ✓ Both GPUs have a memory bus width of 128-bit.
  • ✓ Both GPUs support ECC memory.
  • ✓ Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate.
  • ✓ Both GPUs support OpenGL version 4.6.
  • ✓ Both GPUs support multi-display technology.
  • ✓ Both GPUs support ray tracing.
  • ✓ Both GPUs support 3D rendering.
  • ✓ Both GPUs do not have XeSS (XMX) support.
  • ✓ Both GPUs use PCI Express version 5.
  • ✓ Both GPUs do not have air-water cooling.
  • ✓ Both GPUs have DisplayPort outputs.
  • ✓ Both GPUs have an HDMI output with HDMI 2.1b.
  • ✓ Both GPUs do not have USB-C outputs.
  • ✓ Both GPUs do not have DVI outputs.
  • ✓ Both GPUs do not have mini DisplayPort outputs.

Main Differences

  • • GPU clock speed is 1700 MHz on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 2317 MHz on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • GPU turbo is 3130 MHz on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 2587 MHz on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • Pixel rate is 200.3 GPixel/s on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 82.78 GPixel/s on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • Floating-point performance is 25.6 TFLOPS on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 13.25 TFLOPS on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • Texture rate is 400.6 GTexels/s on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 206.9 GTexels/s on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • GPU memory speed is 2518 MHz on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 1750 MHz on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • Shading units are 2048 on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 2560 on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • Texture mapping units (TMUs) are 128 on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 80 on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • Render output units (ROPs) are 64 on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 32 on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • OpenCL version is 2.2 on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 3 on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • DLSS support is available on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC but not on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB.
  • • AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR is AMD SAM on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and Intel Resizable BAR on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • RGB lighting is present on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC but not available on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB.
  • • Supported displays are 3 on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 4 on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • HDMI ports are 1 on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 2 on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • GPU architecture is RDNA 4.0 on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and Blackwell on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • Thermal Design Power (TDP) is 160W on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 130W on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • Semiconductor size is 4 nm on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 5 nm on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • Number of transistors is 29700 million on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 16900 million on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • Width is 267 mm on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 199 mm on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
  • • Height is 111 mm on AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and 116 mm on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC.
Specs Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC

Performance:
GPU clock speed 1700 MHz 2317 MHz
GPU turbo 3130 MHz 2587 MHz
pixel rate 200.3 GPixel/s 82.78 GPixel/s
floating-point performance 25.6 TFLOPS 13.25 TFLOPS
texture rate 400.6 GTexels/s 206.9 GTexels/s
GPU memory speed 2518 MHz 1750 MHz
shading units 2048 2560
texture mapping units (TMUs) 128 80
render output units (ROPs) 64 32
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) ✓ ✓

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB has a GPU clock speed of 1700 MHz, which is lower than the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC's 2317 MHz. The RTX 5050 also has a lower GPU turbo speed of 2587 MHz compared to the Radeon RX 9060 XT's 3130 MHz, indicating a higher peak clock frequency for the AMD card. In terms of pixel rate, the Radeon RX 9060 XT significantly outperforms the RTX 5050 with 200.3 GPixel/s versus 82.78 GPixel/s.

The floating-point performance of the Radeon RX 9060 XT is 25.6 TFLOPS, which is notably higher than the RTX 5050’s 13.25 TFLOPS. This indicates that the Radeon card offers stronger computational power. The Radeon also excels in texture rate with 400.6 GTexels/s, while the RTX 5050 lags behind at 206.9 GTexels/s.

When it comes to GPU memory speed, the Radeon RX 9060 XT again takes the lead with 2518 MHz, as opposed to the 1750 MHz found in the RTX 5050. For shading units, the Radeon has 2048, which is fewer than the RTX 5050’s 2560. The Radeon card also offers a higher number of texture mapping units (TMUs) at 128, compared to 80 in the RTX 5050. On the other hand, the RTX 5050 has just 32 render output units (ROPs), while the Radeon card has 64. Both cards support Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), with no differences in this specification.

Memory:
effective memory speed 20000 MHz 20000 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth 320 GB/s 320 GB/s
VRAM 8GB 8GB
GDDR version GDDR6 GDDR6
memory bus width 128-bit 128-bit
Supports ECC memory ✓ ✓

Both the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC feature identical memory specifications. They both have an effective memory speed of 20000 MHz, a maximum memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s, and 8GB of VRAM. Both cards use GDDR6 memory and have a 128-bit memory bus width. Additionally, both products support ECC memory, ensuring error correction in critical applications.

As a result, in terms of memory performance, there is no difference between the two cards. Their memory speeds, bandwidth, VRAM, and memory architecture are exactly the same across the board.

Features:
DirectX version DirectX 12 Ultimate DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL version 4.6 4.6
OpenCL version 2.2 3
Supports multi-display technology ✓ ✓
supports ray tracing ✓ ✓
Supports 3D ✓ ✓
supports DLSS ✕ ✓
has XeSS (XMX) ✕ ✕
AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR AMD SAM Intel Resizable BAR
has LHR ✕ ✕
has RGB lighting ✕ ✓
supported displays 3 4

Both the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and ray tracing, offering solid performance for modern games. The Radeon RX 9060 XT supports OpenCL 2.2, while the RTX 5050 supports a slightly newer version, OpenCL 3. This means the RTX 5050 may offer a bit more flexibility in terms of newer OpenCL features.

When it comes to additional features, the Radeon RX 9060 XT supports multi-display technology, 3D, and has AMD SAM (Resizable BAR) enabled, while the RTX 5050 also supports multi-display and 3D but features Intel Resizable BAR instead. The RTX 5050 additionally supports DLSS, which is not supported by the Radeon card, and has RGB lighting, a feature absent on the Radeon card.

Both cards lack XeSS (XMX) and have no LHR (Low Hash Rate) limitations. The Radeon RX 9060 XT supports up to 3 displays, whereas the RTX 5050 can support 4 displays, offering a slight advantage in multi-display setups.

Ports:
has an HDMI output ✓ ✓
HDMI ports 1 2
HDMI version HDMI 2.1b HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPort outputs 2 2
USB-C ports 0 0
DVI outputs 0 0
mini DisplayPort outputs 0 0

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC both feature HDMI 2.1b outputs. However, the Radeon RX 9060 XT has 1 HDMI port, while the RTX 5050 offers 2 HDMI ports, providing slightly more flexibility for multiple HDMI-connected displays. Both cards come with 2 DisplayPort outputs, and neither card features USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs.

In terms of HDMI support, the two cards are similar in terms of version (HDMI 2.1b), but the RTX 5050's additional HDMI port might be more convenient for users who need to connect multiple devices via HDMI.

General info:
GPU architecture RDNA 4.0 Blackwell
release date May 2025 June 2025
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 160W 130W
PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 5
semiconductor size 4 nm 5 nm
number of transistors 29700 million 16900 million
Has air-water cooling ✕ ✕
width 267 mm 199 mm
height 111 mm 116 mm

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB features the RDNA 4.0 GPU architecture, while the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC uses the Blackwell architecture. The Radeon card has a higher Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 160W, compared to the 130W TDP of the RTX 5050, indicating it may generate more heat under load. Both cards support PCI Express 5.0, ensuring compatibility with the latest motherboards for faster data transfer speeds.

In terms of semiconductor size, the Radeon RX 9060 XT is built using a 4 nm process, which is smaller than the 5 nm process used in the RTX 5050, potentially indicating greater efficiency for the Radeon card. The Radeon card also has a higher transistor count at 29,700 million, compared to the 16,900 million in the RTX 5050, suggesting a more complex chip design for the Radeon card.

Both cards lack air-water cooling, and the Radeon RX 9060 XT is slightly larger, with a width of 267 mm and a height of 111 mm, compared to the 199 mm width and 116 mm height of the RTX 5050. This difference in size may influence the compatibility with certain cases or cooling solutions.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB and Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC. Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate, ray tracing, 3D rendering, and have 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM with 128-bit memory bus. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB has higher pixel rate, floating-point performance, and texture rate, while the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WindForce OC features higher GPU clock speed, more shading units, and DLSS support. Additionally, the AMD card uses RDNA 4.0 architecture and a 4 nm process, whereas the Gigabyte card uses Blackwell architecture with a 5 nm process. Other differences include HDMI port count, supported displays, and thermal design power.