GeForce RTX 5060 Ti vs Radeon RX 7800 XT
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G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7800 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (247mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $379 versus $490 for the Radeon RX 7800 XT, it costs 23% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 22.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+22.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($379) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($490) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and Radeon RX 7800 XT
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,918 points. Launch price was $379.
Radeon RX 7800 XT
The Radeon RX 7800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 25 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2430 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 263W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,253 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti scores 22,918 versus the Radeon RX 7800 XT's 24,253 — the Radeon RX 7800 XT leads by 5.8%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7800 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Raw compute: 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 37.32 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Boost clocks: 2572 MHz vs 2430 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) with 144 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,918 | 24,253+6% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+20% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.7 TFLOPS | 37.32 TFLOPS+57% |
| Boost Clock | 2572 MHz+6% | 2430 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 144 | 240+67% |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+500% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 60+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 16 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800 XT) — a 39.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800 XT) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 624 GB/s+39% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs Dual VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7800 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC | Dual VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 7800 XT's 263W — a 37.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 700W (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 247mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W-32% | 263W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-36% | 700W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 247mm | 267mm |
| Height | 135mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 127.3+38% | 92.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $379, while the Radeon RX 7800 XT launched at $499 and now averages $490. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti costs 22.7% less ($111 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.5 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 49.5 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti offers 22.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $379-24% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $379-23% | $490 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.5+22% | 49.5 |
| Codename | GB206 | Navi 32 |
| Release | April 16 2025 | August 25 2023 |
| Ranking | #57 | #46 |
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