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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GBvsAMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

These graphics cards offer modern video outputs and hardware encoding for system builds, but differ vastly in price and raw capabilities. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB targets budget-conscious setups with lower power use, while the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers high-end memory and compute power.

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Biggest differences

  • Video memory

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX leads

    3×

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB8 GB
    • AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX24 GB

  • Memory bus width

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX leads

    3×

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB128 bit
    • AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX384 bit

  • Launch price

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB leads

    2.64×

    lower is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB379 USD
    • AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX999 USD

  • Memory bandwidth

    AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX leads

    2.14×

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB448 GB/s
    • AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX960 GB/s

Where each one wins

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

    • Launch price
    • Boost clock
    • Memory type
    • Memory speed
    • Board power
    • Recommended PSU
    • PCIe version
    • HDMI version
    • DisplayPort version
    • DisplayPort outputs

  • AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

    • Shader cores
    • FP32 compute
    • Video memory
    • Memory bus width
    • Memory bandwidth
    • Last-level cache
    • PCIe lanes
    • Video encoders

What both have

  • Power connectors8-pin
  • HDMI outputs1 ports
  • Max displays4 displays
  • Hardware encodeH.264, HEVC, AV1

Every spec

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SpecNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GBAMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date2025-042022-121
Launch price379 USD2999 USD3
Graphics chip

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Graphics chip specs

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ArchitectureBlackwellRdna 3
Shader cores4,608 cores6,144 cores
Boost clock2,572 MHz2,500 MHz4
Base clock2,407 MHzNot published
FP32 compute23.7 TFLOPS61.4 TFLOPS
Memory

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Memory specs

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Video memory8 GB24 GB
Memory typeGddr7Gddr6
Memory bus width128 bit384 bit
Memory bandwidth448 GB/s960 GB/s5
Memory speed28 Gbps20 Gbps
Last-level cache32 MB96 MB
Power

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Board power180 W355 W
Recommended PSU600 W800 W6
Power connectors8-pin78-pin8
Interface

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PCIe version5.04.0
PCIe lanes8 lanes916 lanes
Display outputs

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HDMI version2.1b2.1
DisplayPort version2.1b102.111
HDMI outputs1 ports1 ports
DisplayPort outputs3 ports2 ports
Max displays4 displays4 displays
Video engine

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Video engine specs

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Hardware encodeH.264, HEVC, AV1H.264, HEVC, AV112
Video encoders1 encoders2 encoders13
Size

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Card lengthNot published287 mm
Card heightNot publishedNot published
Slot widthNot published2.5 slots
Notes on 13 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Release date: First retail sale December 13, 2022; announced November 3, 2022.
  2. 2NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, Launch price: NVIDIA sells no Founders Edition of this card; $379 is the starting MSRP for partner cards.
  3. 3AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Launch price: AMD's launch figure is the SEP (suggested e-commerce price); partner cards often sold higher.
  4. 4AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Boost clock: Boost is a burst maximum; typical gaming runs near the 2300 MHz game clock.
  5. 5AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Memory bandwidth: AMD also quotes 3500 GB/s 'effective' bandwidth with Infinity Cache; 960 GB/s is the raw VRAM figure.
  6. 6AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Recommended PSU: AMD's 800W minimum assumes a Ryzen 9 5900X-class system; other builds may need more headroom.
  7. 7NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, Power connectors: No Founders Edition exists; most partner cards use one 8-pin socket, a few use a 16-pin 12V-2x6 instead.
  8. 8AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Power connectors: The reference card uses two 8-pin connectors.
  9. 9NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, PCIe lanes: Only 8 lanes: on a PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 board it gets half or a quarter of the PCIe 5.0 bandwidth.
  10. 10NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, DisplayPort version: DisplayPort 2.1b at the full UHBR20 rate.
  11. 11AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, DisplayPort version: DisplayPort 2.1 runs UHBR 13.5, up to 54Gbps of display link bandwidth per AMD.
  12. 12AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Hardware encode: AMD's spec table marks 4K H264 Encode, H265/HEVC Encode and AV1 Encode all as Yes.
  13. 13AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Video encoders: AMD describes a Dual Media Engine, i.e. two encode/decode engines, capable of simultaneous 8K60 HEVC streams.

Performance and Compute

The AMD card comes ahead significantly in raw shader cores and compute output, yielding 61.4 TFLOPS against the NVIDIA card's 23.7 TFLOPS. This larger core count lets the Radeon handle heavy parallel workloads much faster during intense processing.

However, the NVIDIA card takes the lead in clock speeds with a 2,572 MHz boost clock, helping it sustain quick burst responses. Buyers focused on raw multi-core compute heavy lifting will find the AMD option much more capable.

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Performance and Compute

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Memory and Bandwidth

The Radeon provides an enormous 24 GB of video memory paired with a wide 384-bit bus, delivering 960 GB/s of bandwidth. This massive memory pool easily handles ultra-high-resolution textures and complex asset streaming without bottlenecks.

The RTX 5060 Ti relies on 8 GB of GDDR7 memory with a narrower 128-bit bus. Although it uses faster 28 Gbps memory chips for quick data retrieval, the smaller 8 GB capacity can overflow quickly in demanding modern workflows, especially on older PCIe 3.0 or 4.0 boards due to its 8-lane interface.

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Memory and Bandwidth

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Power and System Requirements

Power consumption heavily favors the NVIDIA card, requiring just 180 W and a modest 600 W power supply. Most partner versions use a single standard 8-pin connector, making it easy to fit into existing budget builds without upgrading the power supply.

In contrast, the Radeon demands a heavy 355 W board power and an 800 W minimum power supply. Its reference layout requires two 8-pin connectors, meaning buyers need a much sturdier power setup and better case cooling.

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Display and Video Features

Both options support H.264, HEVC, and AV1 hardware encoding, but the Radeon includes a dual media engine with two encoders for simultaneous 8K streams. The RTX 5060 Ti counters with newer interface standards, offering PCIe 5.0 and three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs.

Display connectivity differs slightly with the NVIDIA card providing three DisplayPort outputs compared to two on the AMD rival. Both support up to four total displays and feature an HDMI 2.1 port.

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The Verdict

Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB if you want a lower launch price of $379 and low 180 W power demands. Buy the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX if you need 24 GB of video memory and massive 61.4 TFLOPS compute performance.

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Where to buy

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

    Best for Budget systems requiring low power draw and modern PCIe 5.0 support

    View on eBay · $519.99

  • AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

    Best for High-end setups demanding massive VRAM and heavy compute power

    View on eBay · $1,515.05

FAQ

What power supply do I need for these cards?

The RTX 5060 Ti requires a 600 W power supply, while the RX 7900 XTX requires an 800 W minimum power supply.

How much video memory does each card have?

The RTX 5060 Ti includes 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, whereas the RX 7900 XTX packs 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.

What are the launch prices?

The RTX 5060 Ti starts at an MSRP of $379 for partner cards, while the RX 7900 XTX launched with a suggested e-commerce price of $999.

Do both cards support AV1 encoding?

Yes, both cards feature hardware support for H.264, HEVC, and AV1 encoding.

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