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Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB
Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Common Features

  • ✓ Both products have 16GB of VRAM.
  • ✓ Both products have a 128-bit memory bus width.
  • ✓ Both products support ECC memory.
  • ✓ Both products support DirectX 12 Ultimate.
  • ✓ Both products support OpenGL version 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 RGB lighting.
  • ✓ Both products have one HDMI output.
  • ✓ Both products have HDMI 2.1b.
  • ✓ Both products have no USB-C ports.
  • ✓ Both products have no DVI outputs.
  • ✓ Both products have no mini DisplayPort outputs.
  • ✓ Both products use PCI Express (PCIe) version 5.
  • ✓ Both products do not have air-water cooling.
  • ✓ Both products have double precision floating point (DPFP).
  • ✓ Both products support a maximum of four displays.

Main Differences

  • • GPU clock speed is 2407 MHz on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 1700 MHz on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • GPU turbo is 2572 MHz on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 3290 MHz on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Pixel rate is 123.5 GPixel/s on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 210.6 GPixel/s on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Floating-point performance is 23.7 TFLOPS on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 26.95 TFLOPS on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Texture rate is 370.4 GTexels/s on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 421.1 GTexels/s on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • GPU memory speed is 1750 MHz on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 2518 MHz on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Shading units are 4608 on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 2048 on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Texture mapping units (TMUs) are 144 on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 128 on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Render output units (ROPs) are 48 on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 64 on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Effective memory speed is 28000 MHz on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 20000 MHz on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Maximum memory bandwidth is 448 GB/s on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 322.3 GB/s on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • GDDR version is GDDR7 on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and GDDR6 on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • OpenCL version is 3 on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 2.2 on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • DLSS support is available on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB but not available on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Intel Resizable BAR support is available on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and AMD SAM support is available on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • The number of DisplayPort outputs is 3 on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 2 on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • GPU architecture is Blackwell on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and RDNA 4.0 on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Thermal Design Power (TDP) is 180W on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 170W on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Semiconductor size is 5 nm on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 4 nm on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • The number of transistors is 21900 million on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 29700 million on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • The width is 208 mm on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 240 mm on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • The height is 120 mm on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and 124 mm on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
Specs Comparison
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB

Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Performance:
GPU clock speed 2407 MHz 1700 MHz
GPU turbo 2572 MHz 3290 MHz
pixel rate 123.5 GPixel/s 210.6 GPixel/s
floating-point performance 23.7 TFLOPS 26.95 TFLOPS
texture rate 370.4 GTexels/s 421.1 GTexels/s
GPU memory speed 1750 MHz 2518 MHz
shading units 4608 2048
texture mapping units (TMUs) 144 128
render output units (ROPs) 48 64
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) ✓ ✓

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and the Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB show notable differences in their performance specs. Starting with GPU clock speed, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has a base clock of 2407 MHz, while the RX 9060 XT operates at a lower base clock of 1700 MHz but boasts a significantly higher turbo boost of 3290 MHz compared to the GeForce’s 2572 MHz. This turbo boost difference indicates that the RX 9060 XT may have an edge in peak performance under certain conditions.

When it comes to pixel rate, the RX 9060 XT leads with 210.6 GPixel/s, surpassing the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti’s 123.5 GPixel/s. Similarly, the texture rate is also higher on the RX 9060 XT at 421.1 GTexels/s, compared to the GeForce’s 370.4 GTexels/s, which may offer better texture handling in demanding scenarios for the Radeon card.

Looking at floating-point performance, the RX 9060 XT offers 26.95 TFLOPS, surpassing the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti’s 23.7 TFLOPS, potentially delivering higher computational power. The RX 9060 XT also benefits from a higher GPU memory speed of 2518 MHz, compared to the GeForce’s 1750 MHz. In terms of architecture, the GeForce features 4608 shading units, while the RX 9060 XT has 2048, which is a different configuration. The GeForce also has 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) and 48 render output units (ROPs), while the RX 9060 XT has 128 TMUs and 64 ROPs, suggesting that both cards are designed for different levels of texture and render output efficiency. Both products support Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), so they are equally capable in this regard.

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

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and the Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB have several differences in their memory specifications. Both cards feature 16GB of VRAM, but they differ in memory speed, bandwidth, and GDDR version. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has an effective memory speed of 28000 MHz and a maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s, while the RX 9060 XT operates at a lower effective memory speed of 20000 MHz, resulting in a maximum memory bandwidth of 322.3 GB/s.

Both products utilize a 128-bit memory bus width, so they are on equal footing in terms of memory interface width. Another similarity is that both cards support ECC memory (Error Correcting Code), ensuring reliability during operation. However, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti uses the newer GDDR7 memory type, while the RX 9060 XT uses GDDR6, which may result in differences in overall efficiency and performance potential.

Overall, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has higher memory speed and bandwidth, while the RX 9060 XT uses slightly older GDDR6 memory but still provides the same amount of VRAM and ECC memory support.

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 Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and the Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB share several features but also differ in key areas. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6, ensuring compatibility with modern gaming and professional applications. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti supports OpenCL 3, while the RX 9060 XT supports OpenCL 2.2, offering slightly different versions of this compute API.

Both products support multi-display technology, ray tracing, and 3D rendering, so users can enjoy advanced graphical effects and immersive visual experiences with either card. However, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has the added benefit of supporting DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), which can enhance performance and image quality in supported games, while the RX 9060 XT does not support DLSS.

When it comes to memory and display technology, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti supports up to four displays, compared to the RX 9060 XT’s three. Additionally, the GeForce card features Intel Resizable BAR, while the RX 9060 XT uses AMD SAM (Smart Access Memory), indicating that each card is optimized for a specific platform. Both cards lack RGB lighting, do not have LHR (Lite Hash Rate) restrictions, and both support 3D rendering.

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 Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and the Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB both come with HDMI outputs. Each card includes one HDMI port, and both support HDMI version 2.1b, ensuring compatibility with high-quality displays and modern HDMI features.

When it comes to DisplayPort outputs, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti offers three DisplayPort outputs, whereas the RX 9060 XT has two, giving the GeForce card more display connectivity options. Neither card includes USB-C ports, DVI outputs, or mini DisplayPort outputs, so the primary focus for external displays will be HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity.

In summary, the main difference in ports is the number of DisplayPort outputs, with the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti offering one more than the RX 9060 XT. Both cards provide similar HDMI output capabilities and lack advanced port options like USB-C or mini DisplayPort.

General info:
GPU architecture Blackwell RDNA 4.0
release date April 2025 June 2025
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 180W 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 208 mm 240 mm
height 120 mm 124 mm

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and the Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB have several similarities and differences in their general specifications. Both cards support PCI Express version 5, ensuring they are compatible with the latest generation of motherboards. The RTX 5060 Ti uses Blackwell architecture, while the RX 9060 XT utilizes RDNA 4.0, each reflecting the respective company's latest GPU designs.

In terms of power requirements, the RTX 5060 Ti has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 180W, slightly higher than the RX 9060 XT's 170W TDP. Both cards use a 5 nm semiconductor size in the case of the GeForce and a 4 nm size for the Radeon, with the RX 9060 XT having a smaller transistor node. The GeForce card contains 21,900 million transistors, while the RX 9060 XT has 29,700 million transistors, indicating a difference in chip complexity and potential computational capacity.

Regarding physical dimensions, the RTX 5060 Ti measures 208 mm in width and 120 mm in height, while the RX 9060 XT is larger, measuring 240 mm in width and 124 mm in height. Both cards lack air-water cooling systems, focusing on traditional cooling solutions. These differences reflect their distinct design philosophies and performance optimizations.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 16GB and the Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB. Both products feature 16GB of VRAM, 128-bit memory bus width, and support ray tracing. However, the GPU clock speed is higher on the Gigabyte model at 2407 MHz compared to 1700 MHz on the Sapphire model, while the GPU turbo reaches 2572 MHz on the Gigabyte and 3290 MHz on the Sapphire. The floating-point performance is 23.7 TFLOPS on the Gigabyte and 26.95 TFLOPS on the Sapphire. The effective memory speed is 28000 MHz on the Gigabyte and 20000 MHz on the Sapphire. Lastly, the number of transistors is 21900 million on the Gigabyte and 29700 million on the Sapphire.