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Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition
Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Common Features

  • ✓ Both products support DirectX 12 Ultimate.
  • ✓ Both products support OpenGL 4.6.
  • ✓ Both products support multi-display technology.
  • ✓ Both products support ray tracing.
  • ✓ Both products support 3D.
  • ✓ Both products do not have XeSS (XMX).
  • ✓ Both products do not have LHR.
  • ✓ Both products have one HDMI 2.1b output.
  • ✓ Both products are compatible with PCI Express version 5.
  • ✓ Both products do not have air-water cooling.
  • ✓ Both products have a GPU architecture.
  • ✓ Both products have a GPU clock speed.
  • ✓ Both products have a maximum memory bandwidth.
  • ✓ Both products have an HDMI output.
  • ✓ Both products have a DisplayPort output.
  • ✓ Both products support ECC memory.
  • ✓ Both products have a 128-bit memory bus width.
  • ✓ Both products are equipped with shading units.
  • ✓ Both products support 4K resolution.

Main Differences

  • • GPU clock speed is 2280 MHz on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 1700 MHz on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • GPU turbo is 2535 MHz on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 3290 MHz on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Pixel rate is 121.7 GPixel/s on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 210.6 GPixel/s on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Floating-point performance is 19.47 TFLOPS on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 26.95 TFLOPS on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Texture rate is 304.2 GTexels/s on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 421.1 GTexels/s on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • GPU memory speed is 1750 MHz on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 2518 MHz on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Shading units are 3840 on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 2048 on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Texture mapping units (TMUs) are 120 on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 128 on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Render output units (ROPs) are 48 on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 64 on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Effective memory speed is 28000 MHz on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 20000 MHz on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Maximum memory bandwidth is 448 GB/s on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 322.3 GB/s on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • VRAM is 8GB on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 16GB on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • GDDR version is GDDR7 on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and GDDR6 on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • OpenCL version is 3 on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 2.2 on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition supports DLSS, while Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB does not.
  • • AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR is supported on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, while Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition supports Intel Resizable BAR.
  • • Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition has RGB lighting, while Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB does not.
  • • Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition supports up to 4 displays, while Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB supports up to 3 displays.
  • • Thermal Design Power (TDP) is 145W on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 170W on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Semiconductor size is 5 nm on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 4 nm on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Number of transistors is 21900 million on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 29700 million on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Width is 228 mm on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 240 mm on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Height is 123 mm on Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and 124 mm on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
Specs Comparison
Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition

Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition

Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Performance:
GPU clock speed 2280 MHz 1700 MHz
GPU turbo 2535 MHz 3290 MHz
pixel rate 121.7 GPixel/s 210.6 GPixel/s
floating-point performance 19.47 TFLOPS 26.95 TFLOPS
texture rate 304.2 GTexels/s 421.1 GTexels/s
GPU memory speed 1750 MHz 2518 MHz
shading units 3840 2048
texture mapping units (TMUs) 120 128
render output units (ROPs) 48 64
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) ✓ ✓

The Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and the Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB show significant differences in terms of their performance specs. Starting with GPU clock speeds, the Asus card operates at a base frequency of 2280 MHz, while the Sapphire card has a lower base clock of 1700 MHz but a higher turbo clock of 3290 MHz compared to the Asus's 2535 MHz.

In terms of pixel rate, the Sapphire card outperforms the Asus, reaching 210.6 GPixel/s, while the Asus offers 121.7 GPixel/s. Similarly, the Sapphire card also leads in floating-point performance with 26.95 TFLOPS, surpassing the Asus's 19.47 TFLOPS. Texture rate is another area where the Sapphire card takes the lead, with 421.1 GTexels/s compared to the Asus's 304.2 GTexels/s.

The Sapphire card also has higher GPU memory speed at 2518 MHz, compared to the Asus's 1750 MHz. The number of shading units on the Asus card is 3840, more than the Sapphire's 2048, but the Sapphire card has more texture mapping units (TMUs) at 128, compared to the Asus's 120. The Sapphire card also has more render output units (ROPs) at 64, compared to the Asus's 48. Both cards support Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), so there's no difference here.

Memory:
effective memory speed 28000 MHz 20000 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth 448 GB/s 322.3 GB/s
VRAM 8GB 16GB
GDDR version GDDR7 GDDR6
memory bus width 128-bit 128-bit
Supports ECC memory ✓ ✓

The Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and the Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB differ in several key memory specifications. The Asus card features an effective memory speed of 28000 MHz, which is higher than the Sapphire card's 20000 MHz. This may contribute to faster memory performance in certain workloads for the Asus card.

In terms of memory bandwidth, the Asus card again leads with a maximum of 448 GB/s, compared to the Sapphire's 322.3 GB/s. The difference in memory bandwidth could result in higher throughput for the Asus card in data-heavy tasks.

When it comes to VRAM, the Sapphire card has a notable advantage, offering 16GB of memory, twice the 8GB found in the Asus card. Both products use a 128-bit memory bus width and support ECC memory, meaning there is no difference in these areas. Additionally, the Asus card uses GDDR7 memory, while the Sapphire card uses GDDR6, with the difference in GDDR version potentially affecting overall performance and power efficiency.

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

The Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and the Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB share several common features but also have some key differences. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and multi-display technology, providing a solid foundation for modern gaming and productivity tasks. The Asus card, however, supports OpenCL 3, while the Sapphire card supports OpenCL 2.2, which could affect performance in specific applications that rely on OpenCL.

In terms of ray tracing and 3D support, both cards are equipped with these features, ensuring compatibility with the latest visual technologies. The Asus card has the additional advantage of supporting DLSS, which is absent in the Sapphire card. Additionally, the Asus card supports Intel Resizable BAR (part of the AMD SAM/Intel Resizable BAR feature), while the Sapphire card supports AMD SAM.

When it comes to aesthetic and lighting features, the Asus card includes RGB lighting, while the Sapphire card does not. Furthermore, the Asus card supports up to four displays, offering more flexibility for multi-monitor setups, compared to the Sapphire card, which supports three displays. Both cards do not have XeSS (XMX), and neither features LHR (Low Hash Rate) restrictions, making them both suitable for gaming without concerns about mining limitations.

Ports:
has an HDMI output ✓ ✓
HDMI ports 1 1
HDMI version HDMI 2.1b HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPort outputs 3 2
USB-C ports 0 0
DVI outputs 0 0
mini DisplayPort outputs 0 0

The Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and the Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB both feature an HDMI output, with one HDMI port each. Both also support HDMI 2.1b, ensuring compatibility with high-resolution displays and high refresh rates.

When it comes to DisplayPort outputs, the Asus card offers three, while the Sapphire card has two. Neither card includes USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs, so there are no differences in those areas.

Overall, the main difference between the two cards in terms of ports is the number of DisplayPort outputs, with the Asus card providing one additional port for multi-display setups.

General info:
GPU architecture Blackwell RDNA 4.0
release date May 2025 June 2025
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 145W 170W
PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 5
semiconductor size 5 nm 4 nm
number of transistors 21900 million 29700 million
Has air-water cooling ✕ ✕
width 228 mm 240 mm
height 123 mm 124 mm

The Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and the Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB differ in several general specifications. The Asus card is based on the Blackwell GPU architecture, while the Sapphire card uses the RDNA 4.0 architecture. Both cards support PCIe version 5 and feature semiconductor sizes that differ slightly, with the Asus card using 5 nm technology and the Sapphire card using 4 nm.

In terms of power consumption, the Asus card has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 145W, which is lower than the Sapphire card's TDP of 170W. This means the Sapphire card may require more power to operate. The number of transistors in each card also differs, with the Asus card having 21,900 million transistors, while the Sapphire card features 29,700 million transistors.

In terms of size, the Asus card measures 228 mm in width and 123 mm in height, while the Sapphire card is slightly larger, measuring 240 mm in width and 124 mm in height. Both cards lack air-water cooling systems, which means they rely on traditional air cooling solutions.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition and the Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate and ray tracing, as well as a 128-bit memory bus width and multi-display technology. The Asus model has a higher GPU clock speed of 2280 MHz compared to 1700 MHz on the Sapphire model, while the Sapphire card features a higher GPU turbo speed of 3290 MHz. The Asus card has 8GB VRAM, while the Sapphire card comes with 16GB VRAM. Additionally, the Asus card uses GDDR7 memory, whereas the Sapphire card uses GDDR6 memory.