GeForce RTX 5060 vs Radeon RX 6800
GeForce RTX 5060
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About G3D Mark
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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 5060.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5060 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 5060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $370 for the Radeon RX 6800, it costs 19% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 16.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5060 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+16.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($299) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($370) |
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 and Radeon RX 6800
GeForce RTX 5060
The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.
Radeon RX 6800
The Radeon RX 6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,056 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5060 scores 20,836 versus the Radeon RX 6800's 22,056 — the Radeon RX 6800 leads by 5.9%. The GeForce RTX 5060 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 6800). Raw compute: 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800). Boost clocks: 2497 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 60 (Radeon RX 6800) with 120 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,836 | 22,056+6% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.18 TFLOPS+19% | 16.17 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2497 MHz+19% | 2105 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 120 | 240+100% |
| L1 Cache | 3.8 MB+407% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 60+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce RTX 5060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800) — the GeForce RTX 5060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 512 GB/s+14% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6800). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 6800). Decoder: NVDEC 6th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 9th gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 6th gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5060 draws 145W versus the Radeon RX 6800's 250W — a 53.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 145W-42% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-31% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 143.7+63% | 88.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the Radeon RX 6800 launched at $579 and now averages $370. The GeForce RTX 5060 costs 19.2% less ($71 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.7 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 59.6 (Radeon RX 6800) — the GeForce RTX 5060 offers 16.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-48% | $579 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299-19% | $370 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.7+17% | 59.6 |
| Codename | GB206 | Navi 21 |
| Release | May 19 2025 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #69 | #65 |
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