Radeon RX 5500 XT vs GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
Radeon RX 5500 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 Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 5500 XT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5500 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 5500 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (250mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $130 for the Radeon RX 5500 XT, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 102.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+102.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($130) | ✅More affordable ($65) |
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 Radeon RX 5500 XT and GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
Radeon RX 5500 XT
The Radeon RX 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,080 points. Launch price was $169.
GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,175 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5500 XT scores 9,080 and the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB reaches 9,175 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1709 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,080 | 9,175+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+10% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS+19% | 4.375 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz+8% | 1709 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 40+25% |
| TMUs | 88+10% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+60% | 1.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5500 XT comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB has 5 GB. The Radeon RX 5500 XT offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) — a 40% advantage for the Radeon RX 5500 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 1.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) — the Radeon RX 5500 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+60% | 5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s+40% | 160 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 160-bit+25% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+60% | 1.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC (6th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC (3rd Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5500 XT draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB's 120W — a 8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 180mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 120W-8% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 400W-11% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin |
| Length | 180mm | 250mm |
| Height | 110mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 69.8 | 76.5+10% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5500 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $130, while the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB launched at $249 and now averages $65. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB costs 50% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.8 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 141.2 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) — the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 102.3% better value. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-20% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $130 | $65-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.8 | 141.2+102% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GP106 |
| Release | December 12 2019 | December 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #291 | #289 |
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