Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
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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 Radeon RX 6800
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6800.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $370 versus $429 for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, it costs 14% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 12.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+12.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($370) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($429) |
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 6800 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
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.
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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: 22,770 points. Launch price was $429.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6800 scores 22,056 and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB reaches 22,770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 6800) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800) vs 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 2572 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 144.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,056 | 22,770+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 4608+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.17 TFLOPS | 23.7 TFLOPS+47% |
| Boost Clock | 2105 MHz | 2572 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+67% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4.5 MB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+67% | 36 |
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 Ti 16GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 16 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+14% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6800) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 6800) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC (9th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC (6th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 68°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 180W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 68°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 88.2 | 126.5+43% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6800 launched at $579 MSRP and currently averages $370, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB launched at $429 and now averages $429. The Radeon RX 6800 costs 13.8% less ($59 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (Radeon RX 6800) vs 53.1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) — the Radeon RX 6800 offers 12.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $579 | $429-26% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $370-14% | $429 |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6+12% | 53.1 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GB206 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | April 16 2025 |
| Ranking | #65 | #55 |
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