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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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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

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SpecNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date2025-052023-09
Launch price299 USD449 USD
Graphics chip

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Graphics chip specs

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ArchitectureBlackwellRdna 3
Shader cores3,840 cores3,456 cores
Boost clock2,500 MHz2,544 MHz
Base clock2,280 MHz1,435 MHz1
FP32 compute19.2 TFLOPS35.2 TFLOPS
Memory

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Video memory8 GB12 GB
Memory typeGddr7Gddr6
Memory bus width128 bit192 bit
Memory bandwidth448 GB/s432 GB/s2
Memory speed28 Gbps18 Gbps
Last-level cacheNot published48 MB
Power

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Board power145 W245 W
Recommended PSU550 W3700 W4
Power connectors8-pin58-pin6
Interface

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PCIe version5.04.0
PCIe lanes8 lanes16 lanes
Display outputs

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HDMI version2.1b2.1
DisplayPort version2.1b72.18
HDMI outputs1 ports1 ports
DisplayPort outputs3 ports3 ports
Max displays4 displays4 displays
Video engine

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Hardware encodeAV1H.264, HEVC, AV1
Video encoders1 encodersNot published
Size

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Card lengthNot published267 mm
Card heightNot publishedNot published
Slot widthNot published2.5 slots
Notes on 8 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, Base clock: AMD publishes only Game (2171 MHz) and Boost clocks; no base clock appears on AMD's page.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 4AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, Recommended PSU: AMD bases this rating on a Ryzen 9 7950X system; your needs may differ.
  5. 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.
  6. 6AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, Power connectors: Reference card uses two 8-pin PCIe power connectors.
  7. 7NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, DisplayPort version: DisplayPort 2.1b outputs run at the UHBR20 link rate per NVIDIA's footnote.
  8. 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.

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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.

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Memory and Performance

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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.

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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.

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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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