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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GBvsAMD Radeon RX 9070

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 both offer 16 GB of video memory and PCIe 5.0 support. They differ significantly in launch price, compute power, and memory architecture, dictating very different system requirements for your build.

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Biggest differences

  • Memory bus width

    AMD Radeon RX 9070 leads

    2×

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB128 bit
    • AMD Radeon RX 9070256 bit

  • PCIe lanes

    AMD Radeon RX 9070 leads

    2×

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB8 lanes
    • AMD Radeon RX 907016 lanes

  • Memory bandwidth

    AMD Radeon RX 9070 leads

    +43%

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB448 GB/s
    • AMD Radeon RX 9070640 GB/s

  • Recommended PSU

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB leads

    −23%

    lower is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB500 W
    • AMD Radeon RX 9070650 W

Where each one wins

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

    • Launch price
    • Shader cores
    • Boost clock
    • Memory type
    • Memory speed
    • Board power
    • Recommended PSU

  • AMD Radeon RX 9070

    • FP32 compute
    • Memory bus width
    • Memory bandwidth
    • PCIe lanes
    • HDMI version
    • DisplayPort version

What both have

  • Video memory16 GB
  • Power connectors8-pin
  • PCIe version5.0
  • Max displays4 displays
  • Hardware encodeH.264, HEVC, AV1

Every spec

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SpecNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GBAMD Radeon RX 9070
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date2025-042025-03
Launch price429 USD549 USD1
Graphics chip

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Graphics chip specs

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ArchitectureBlackwellRdna 4
Shader cores4,608 cores3,584 cores
Boost clock2,572 MHz2,520 MHz2
Base clock2,407 MHzNot published
FP32 compute23.7 TFLOPS36.1 TFLOPS
Memory

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Memory specs

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Video memory16 GB16 GB
Memory typeGddr7Gddr6
Memory bus width128 bit256 bit
Memory bandwidth448 GB/s640 GB/s
Memory speed28 Gbps20 Gbps
Last-level cache—64 MB
Power

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Board power180 W220 W3
Recommended PSU500 W650 W
Power connectors8-pin8-pin4
Interface

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PCIe version5.05.0
PCIe lanes8 lanes16 lanes
Display outputs

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HDMI version2.12.1b
DisplayPort version2.12.1a5
HDMI outputs1 portsNot published
DisplayPort outputs3 portsNot published
Max displays4 displays64 displays
Video engine

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Video engine specs

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Hardware encodeH.264, HEVC, AV1H.264, HEVC, AV1
Video encoders1 encodersNot published
Size

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Card length241 mmNot published
Card height111 mmNot published
Slot width2 slots7Not published
Notes on 7 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1AMD Radeon RX 9070, Launch price: AMD's $549 starting MSRP at launch; AMD sells no reference card, so partner models may cost more.
  2. 2AMD Radeon RX 9070, Boost clock: Peak 'up to' boost; AMD's game clock is 2070 MHz for typical gaming.
  3. 3AMD Radeon RX 9070, Board power: Partner overclocked cards can exceed 220 W; IGN measured 249 W peaks on a factory-OC card.
  4. 4AMD Radeon RX 9070, Power connectors: Two 8-pin PCIe power connectors are required (2x 8-pin per AMD and Sapphire).
  5. 5AMD Radeon RX 9070, DisplayPort version: Club386 lists the DP 2.1a link rate as UHBR13.5; UHBR20 is not supported.
  6. 6NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, Max displays: Standard configuration supports up to 4 simultaneous displays based on the 3 DisplayPort and 1 HDMI port count.
  7. 7NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, Slot width: Calculated from the published 40 mm width (thickness), typically corresponding to a dual-slot form factor.

Performance and Compute

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 pulls ahead in raw compute capability with 36.1 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This gives it an advantage in heavy computational tasks compared to the NVIDIA card's 23.7 TFLOPS.

However, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB features more shader cores at 4,608 against the AMD model's 3,584 cores. This higher core count aids in parallel processing workloads during gaming and rendering.

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Performance and Compute

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Memory and Bandwidth

Both cards equip 16 GB of video memory, but they handle data transfer quite differently. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 relies on a wider 256-bit memory bus to achieve a bandwidth of 640 GB/s using GDDR6 memory.

In contrast, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB uses a narrower 128-bit bus and GDDR6's successor, GDDR7. This enables faster memory speed of 28 Gbps and a bandwidth of 448 GB/s, supplemented by a 64 MB last-level cache exclusively on the AMD card.

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Memory and Bandwidth

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Power and System Requirements

System builders looking at power efficiency will find the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB much easier to accommodate. It requires a modest 180 W board power and a 500 W power supply unit, utilizing a single 8-pin connector.

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 demands more energy with a 220 W board power rating, requiring a 650 W recommended PSU and two 8-pin power connectors. Partner overclocked variants can push these power draws even higher.

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Power and System Requirements

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Connectivity and Physical Dimensions

For motherboard compatibility, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 provides 16 PCIe lanes compared to the 8 lanes on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Both support PCIe 5.0 interfaces for modern systems.

Display outputs differ slightly with HDMI 2.1b and DisplayPort 2.1a on the AMD card, while the NVIDIA card uses HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1. The NVIDIA option measures 241 mm long, 111 mm high, and occupies 2 slots, whereas AMD leaves physical dimensions unpublished for partner flexibility.

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The Verdict

Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB if you want a lower launch price and lower power requirements. Buy the AMD Radeon RX 9070 if you need higher raw compute performance and a wider memory bus.

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FAQ

What is the launch price difference between these two graphics cards?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB has a launch price of $429, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 starts at $549 for its starting MSRP.

Do both graphics cards support the same video encoding formats?

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

How many total displays can these graphics cards connect to simultaneously?

Both models support a maximum of 4 simultaneous displays.

What architecture does each graphics card use?

The NVIDIA card is built on the Blackwell architecture, whereas the AMD card uses the Rdna 4 architecture.

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