Radeon RX 7700 vs GeForce RTX 5060

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 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 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 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	Radeon RX 7700	GeForce RTX 5060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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	Radeon RX 7700	GeForce RTX 5060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+25.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399)	✅More affordable ($299)

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.

Radeon RX 7700 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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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	Radeon RX 7700	GeForce RTX 5060
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700) vs NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 6th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7700) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060).

Feature	Radeon RX 7700	GeForce RTX 5060
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC 9th gen
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC 6th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7700 draws 190W versus the GeForce RTX 5060's 145W — a 26.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 7700) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700	GeForce RTX 5060
TDP	190W	145W-24%
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	240mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	65°C-13%
Perf/Watt	116.6	143.7+23%

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Value Analysis

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