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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060vsAMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT are desktop graphics cards built on different architectures and memory configurations. Choosing between them depends entirely on your budget, power supply limits, and VRAM needs.
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- MOST WINSNVIDIAGeForce RTX 5060
Best for Budget-conscious builders needing modern PCIe 5.0 and low power consumption.
Wins11 / 16 Best for Gamers requiring a wider memory bus and larger 12 GB buffer capacity.
Wins5 / 16
Biggest differences
PCIe lanes
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT leads
2×
higher is better
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50608 lanes
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT16 lanes
Board power
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 leads
−41%
lower is better
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060145 W
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT245 W
Launch price
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 leads
−33%
lower is better
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060299 USD
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT449 USD
Video memory
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT leads
+50%
higher is better
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50608 GB
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT12 GB
Where each one wins
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- Launch price
- Shader cores
- Base clock
- Memory type
- Memory bandwidth
- Memory speed
- Board power
- Recommended PSU
- PCIe version
- HDMI version
- DisplayPort version
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Boost clock
- FP32 compute
- Video memory
- Memory bus width
- PCIe lanes
What both have
- Power connectors8-pin
- HDMI outputs1 ports
- DisplayPort outputs3 ports
- Max displays4 displays
Every spec
Red marks the better value in each row.
| Spec | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release date | 2025-05 | 2023-09 |
| Launch price | 299 USD | 449 USD |
| Graphics chip | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell | Rdna 3 |
| Shader cores | 3,840 cores | 3,456 cores |
| Boost clock | 2,500 MHz | 2,544 MHz |
| Base clock | 2,280 MHz | 1,435 MHz1 |
| FP32 compute | 19.2 TFLOPS | 35.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory | ||
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | Gddr7 | Gddr6 |
| Memory bus width | 128 bit | 192 bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 432 GB/s2 |
| Memory speed | 28 Gbps | 18 Gbps |
| Last-level cache | Not published | 48 MB |
| Power | ||
| Board power | 145 W | 245 W |
| Recommended PSU | 550 W3 | 700 W4 |
| Power connectors | 8-pin5 | 8-pin6 |
| Interface | ||
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 8 lanes | 16 lanes |
| Display outputs | ||
| HDMI version | 2.1b | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort version | 2.1b7 | 2.18 |
| HDMI outputs | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| DisplayPort outputs | 3 ports | 3 ports |
| Max displays | 4 displays | 4 displays |
| Video engine | ||
| Hardware encode | AV1 | H.264, HEVC, AV1 |
| Video encoders | 1 encoders | Not published |
| Size | ||
| Card length | Not published | 267 mm |
| Card height | Not published | Not published |
| Slot width | Not published | 2.5 slots |
Notes on 8 values — test conditions and caveats
- 1AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, Base clock: AMD publishes only Game (2171 MHz) and Boost clocks; no base clock appears on AMD's page.
- 2AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, Memory bandwidth: AMD also lists 1995 GB/s 'effective' bandwidth including Infinity Cache; 432 GB/s is the raw VRAM figure.
- 3NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, Recommended PSU: NVIDIA's 550 W minimum assumes a PC with a Ryzen 9 9950X; power needs vary by system configuration.
- 4AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, Recommended PSU: AMD bases this rating on a Ryzen 9 7950X system; your needs may differ.
- 5NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, Power connectors: The card takes one 8-pin; a 300 W or greater Gen 5 (16-pin) PSU cable can be used with the in-box adapter.
- 6AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, Power connectors: Reference card uses two 8-pin PCIe power connectors.
- 7NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, DisplayPort version: DisplayPort 2.1b outputs run at the UHBR20 link rate per NVIDIA's footnote.
- 8AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, DisplayPort version: Notebookcheck specifies the DP 2.1 output at UHBR13.5 link rate.
Price and Power
The RTX 5060 undercuts the competition significantly at $299, making it much easier on total system costs. It also demands a modest 145 W board power and a 550 W power supply, meaning you can keep your existing power unit.
By contrast, the RX 7700 XT requires a heavier investment at $449 and demands 245 W of board power alongside a 700 W power supply. Buyers must factor in both the higher upfront cost and the extra electricity draw during extended gaming sessions.
Memory and Performance
The RX 7700 XT pulls ahead in raw capacity with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, backed by 48 MB of Infinity Cache and higher FP32 compute at 35.2 TFLOPS. This larger frame buffer helps handle heavy texture loads at elevated resolutions.
Meanwhile, the RTX 5060 counters with faster GDDR7 memory running at 28 Gbps on a 128-bit bus, delivering a higher raw memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. It also features more shader cores at 3,840 cores to drive efficient rendering.
Connectivity and Encoding
NVIDIA takes the lead in display technology by equipping its card with PCIe 5.0 and HDMI 2.1b plus DisplayPort 2.1b outputs that run at the UHBR20 link rate. It also supports AV1 hardware encoding for crisp modern streaming.
AMD relies on PCIe 4.0 and standard HDMI 2.1 alongside DisplayPort 2.1 ports. However, it offers broader hardware encode support by including H.264 and HEVC alongside AV1.
The Verdict
Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 if you want a lower price, lower power draw, and faster GDDR7 memory. Buy the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT if you need more video memory and higher FP32 compute.
Where to buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Best for Budget-conscious builders needing modern PCIe 5.0 and low power consumption.
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
Best for Gamers requiring a wider memory bus and larger 12 GB buffer capacity.
FAQ
What power supply do these graphics cards require?
The RTX 5060 requires a minimum 550 W power supply, while the RX 7700 XT requires a 700 W power supply.
What kind of video memory do they use?
The RTX 5060 uses 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, whereas the RX 7700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Which card has faster memory bandwidth?
The RTX 5060 provides a raw memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s, compared to the 432 GB/s raw figure on the RX 7700 XT.
What physical size is the AMD card?
The reference RX 7700 XT has a card length of 267 mm and takes up 2.5 slots.
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