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Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB

Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB

Common Features

  • ✓ Both products have 16GB of VRAM.
  • ✓ Both products support a 128-bit memory bus width.
  • ✓ Both products support ECC memory.
  • ✓ 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 support PCI Express version 5.
  • ✓ Both products have an HDMI 2.1b output.
  • ✓ Both products have 1 HDMI port.
  • ✓ Both products have no USB-C ports.
  • ✓ Both products have no DVI outputs.
  • ✓ Both products have no mini DisplayPort outputs.
  • ✓ Both products have an HDMI output.
  • ✓ Both products have air-water cooling not supported.
  • ✓ Both products have shading units.
  • ✓ Both products have a GPU clock speed.
  • ✓ Both products have a GPU architecture.

Main Differences

  • • GPU clock speed is 1700 MHz on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 2407 MHz on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • GPU turbo is 3230 MHz on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 2602 MHz on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Pixel rate is 206.7 GPixel/s on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 124.9 GPixel/s on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Floating-point performance is 26.46 TFLOPS on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 23.98 TFLOPS on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Texture rate is 413.4 GTexels/s on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 374.7 GTexels/s on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • GPU memory speed is 2518 MHz on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 1750 MHz on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Shading units are 2048 on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 4608 on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Texture mapping units (TMUs) are 128 on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 144 on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Render output units (ROPs) are 64 on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 48 on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Effective memory speed is 20000 MHz on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 28000 MHz on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Maximum memory bandwidth is 322.3 GB/s on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 448 GB/s on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • GDDR version is GDDR6 on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and GDDR7 on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • OpenCL version is 2.2 on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 3 on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Supports DLSS is not available on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB but is available on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • AMD SAM is supported on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and Intel Resizable BAR is supported on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • RGB lighting is present on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB but not available on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Supported displays are 3 on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 4 on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • DisplayPort outputs are 2 on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 3 on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • GPU architecture is RDNA 4.0 on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and Blackwell on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Thermal Design Power (TDP) is 160W on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 180W on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Semiconductor size is 4 nm on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 5 nm on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Number of transistors is 29700 million on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 21900 million on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Width is 202 mm on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 226 mm on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
  • • Height is 120 mm on Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 126 mm on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB.
Specs Comparison
Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB

Performance:
GPU clock speed 1700 MHz 2407 MHz
GPU turbo 3230 MHz 2602 MHz
pixel rate 206.7 GPixel/s 124.9 GPixel/s
floating-point performance 26.46 TFLOPS 23.98 TFLOPS
texture rate 413.4 GTexels/s 374.7 GTexels/s
GPU memory speed 2518 MHz 1750 MHz
shading units 2048 4608
texture mapping units (TMUs) 128 144
render output units (ROPs) 64 48
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) ✓ ✓

The Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB differ in several key performance specs. The RX 9060 XT has a base GPU clock speed of 1700 MHz, while the RTX 5060 Ti operates at a higher 2407 MHz. However, the RX 9060 XT features a significantly higher GPU turbo boost at 3230 MHz compared to the RTX 5060 Ti's 2602 MHz.

In terms of pixel rate, the RX 9060 XT outperforms the RTX 5060 Ti with a rate of 206.7 GPixel/s versus 124.9 GPixel/s, providing faster image rendering capabilities. The RX 9060 XT also leads in floating-point performance with 26.46 TFLOPS, ahead of the RTX 5060 Ti's 23.98 TFLOPS. The texture rate is another area where the RX 9060 XT excels, offering 413.4 GTexels/s compared to the RTX 5060 Ti's 374.7 GTexels/s.

The RX 9060 XT has a GPU memory speed of 2518 MHz, which is faster than the RTX 5060 Ti's 1750 MHz. The RX 9060 XT also has more render output units (ROPs), with 64 compared to the RTX 5060 Ti's 48. Both cards share the feature of Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), but in terms of shading units, the RTX 5060 Ti has a significant advantage with 4608, compared to the RX 9060 XT’s 2048. The RTX 5060 Ti also has more texture mapping units (TMUs) at 144, compared to the RX 9060 XT's 128.

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

The Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB both feature 16GB of VRAM, but they differ in several key memory specs. The RX 9060 XT uses GDDR6 memory, while the RTX 5060 Ti uses the newer GDDR7. In terms of effective memory speed, the RTX 5060 Ti has a notable advantage with 28000 MHz, compared to the RX 9060 XT’s 20000 MHz.

The RTX 5060 Ti also outperforms the RX 9060 XT in maximum memory bandwidth, offering 448 GB/s, while the RX 9060 XT provides 322.3 GB/s. Both products share the same memory bus width of 128-bit and both support ECC memory, ensuring error correction capabilities are present in both models.

Overall, while both cards offer 16GB of VRAM and ECC support, the RTX 5060 Ti has higher memory speeds and bandwidth, thanks to its GDDR7 memory and increased effective memory speed.

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

The Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB both support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and ray tracing, so they are similar in terms of core graphical features. However, the OpenCL version differs slightly, with the RX 9060 XT supporting version 2.2, while the RTX 5060 Ti supports the newer OpenCL version 3.

Both cards support multi-display technology and 3D, but there are some distinctions in additional features. The RX 9060 XT does not support DLSS or XeSS (XMX), while the RTX 5060 Ti includes support for DLSS but lacks XeSS. Another difference is in the AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR support, with the RX 9060 XT supporting AMD SAM and the RTX 5060 Ti supporting Intel Resizable BAR.

In terms of physical features, the RX 9060 XT has RGB lighting, while the RTX 5060 Ti does not. The RX 9060 XT also supports up to 3 displays, while the RTX 5060 Ti can support up to 4 displays, offering a bit more flexibility in multi-monitor setups.

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

The Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB both feature HDMI outputs, each with 1 HDMI port supporting HDMI 2.1b. The RX 9060 XT has 2 DisplayPort outputs, while the RTX 5060 Ti has 3, giving it an extra option for display connectivity.

Neither card includes USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs, so both are limited in those areas. The primary difference in port setup between the two is the additional DisplayPort on the RTX 5060 Ti, which may be beneficial for users needing more DisplayPort connections.

In terms of display output options, the RX 9060 XT supports 3 displays, while the RTX 5060 Ti can support 4, offering more flexibility for multi-monitor setups.

General info:
GPU architecture RDNA 4.0 Blackwell
release date June 2025 April 2025
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 160W 180W
PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 5
semiconductor size 4 nm 5 nm
number of transistors 29700 million 21900 million
Has air-water cooling ✕ ✕
width 202 mm 226 mm
height 120 mm 126 mm

The Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB have different GPU architectures: the RX 9060 XT uses RDNA 4.0, while the RTX 5060 Ti uses Blackwell. Both cards support PCIe version 5, ensuring compatibility with the latest motherboards and high-speed data transfer.

In terms of power consumption, the RX 9060 XT has a lower Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 160W compared to the RTX 5060 Ti's 180W, meaning the RTX 5060 Ti requires slightly more power. The RX 9060 XT is built on a 4 nm semiconductor process, while the RTX 5060 Ti uses a 5 nm process, with the RX 9060 XT featuring more advanced manufacturing.

The number of transistors also differs, with the RX 9060 XT containing 29,700 million transistors, which is higher than the RTX 5060 Ti's 21,900 million. Both cards are not equipped with air-water cooling systems. The RX 9060 XT has dimensions of 202 mm in width and 120 mm in height, while the RTX 5060 Ti is slightly larger, measuring 226 mm in width and 126 mm in height.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB. Both products share 16GB of VRAM, support DirectX 12 Ultimate, and feature multi-display technology. The Asus model has a GPU clock speed of 1700 MHz, while the MSI model has a higher GPU clock speed of 2407 MHz. The floating-point performance is 26.46 TFLOPS on the Asus card, compared to 23.98 TFLOPS on the MSI card. Additionally, the Asus model has a memory speed of 2518 MHz, whereas the MSI model operates at 1750 MHz.