GeForce RTX 5060 vs Radeon RX 7700

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

104%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

99%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

99%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

98%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

98%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

97%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

95%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

95%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

94%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

94%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

92%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

92%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

92%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

91%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7700

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

117%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

104%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

100%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

90%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.3% 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 7700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
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 $399 for the Radeon RX 7700, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 25.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon RX 7700
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+25.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($299)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399)

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.

GeForce RTX 5060 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 and Radeon RX 7700

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 7700

The Radeon RX 7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,146 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5060 scores 20,836 versus the Radeon RX 7700's 22,146 — the Radeon RX 7700 leads by 6.3%. The GeForce RTX 5060 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7700 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700). Raw compute: 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700). Boost clocks: 2497 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700) with 120 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon RX 7700
G3D Mark Score	20,836	22,146+6%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	3840+88%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.18 TFLOPS	20.48 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	2497 MHz	2600 MHz+4%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	128+7%
L1 Cache	3.8 MB+660%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	30	32+7%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7700 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 7700
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7700 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7700 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700) — a 39.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700) — the GeForce RTX 5060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon RX 7700
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	624 GB/s+39%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon RX 7700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700). 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 7700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon RX 7700
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 draws 145W versus the Radeon RX 7700's 190W — a 26.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700). 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 7700
TDP	145W-24%	190W
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+23%	116.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the Radeon RX 7700 launched at $449 and now averages $399. The GeForce RTX 5060 costs 25.1% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.7 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 55.5 (Radeon RX 7700) — the GeForce RTX 5060 offers 25.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).