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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

2025

Why buy it

✅9.8% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.6 vs 50.5 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
✅Draws 180W instead of 245W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 7700 XT

2023

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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18.5% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.5 vs 59.6 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
❌36.1% higher power demand at 245W vs 180W.

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

2025

Radeon RX 7700 XT

2023

Why buy it

✅9.8% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.6 vs 50.5 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
✅Draws 180W instead of 245W, a 65W reduction.

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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18.5% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.5 vs 59.6 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
❌36.1% higher power demand at 245W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB better than Radeon RX 7700 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.8% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data, 0.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023 and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of FSR 3 (2023). That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is about $70 cheaper on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and you are getting 9.8% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (22,599 vs 22,654). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 18.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 7700 XT still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 7700 XT is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $449 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7700 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	Radeon RX 7700 XT
1080p
low	176 FPS	176 FPS
medium	161 FPS	155 FPS
high	141 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	147 FPS
medium	117 FPS	119 FPS
high	101 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	96 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	89 FPS
medium	78 FPS	74 FPS
high	66 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	Radeon RX 7700 XT
1080p
low	490 FPS	532 FPS
medium	402 FPS	452 FPS
high	317 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	298 FPS
1440p
low	318 FPS	367 FPS
medium	255 FPS	304 FPS
high	208 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	208 FPS
4K
low	160 FPS	165 FPS
medium	135 FPS	138 FPS
high	112 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	89 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	Radeon RX 7700 XT
1080p
low	856 FPS	892 FPS
medium	694 FPS	723 FPS
high	616 FPS	627 FPS
ultra	508 FPS	510 FPS
1440p
low	665 FPS	691 FPS
medium	531 FPS	555 FPS
high	461 FPS	470 FPS
ultra	381 FPS	382 FPS
4K
low	450 FPS	480 FPS
medium	358 FPS	388 FPS
high	313 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	254 FPS	255 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	Radeon RX 7700 XT
1080p
low	744 FPS	793 FPS
medium	610 FPS	694 FPS
high	533 FPS	624 FPS
ultra	479 FPS	510 FPS
1440p
low	601 FPS	626 FPS
medium	491 FPS	547 FPS
high	425 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	377 FPS	382 FPS
4K
low	363 FPS	423 FPS
medium	311 FPS	380 FPS
high	287 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	254 FPS	255 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB and Radeon RX 7700 XT

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,599 points. Launch price was $379.

Radeon RX 7700 XT

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 25 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1435 MHz to 2544 MHz. It has 3456 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 245W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 54 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,654 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB scores 22,599 and the Radeon RX 7700 XT reaches 22,654 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7700 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 3,456 (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Raw compute: 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 35.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Boost clocks: 2572 MHz vs 2544 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 54 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) with 144 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	Radeon RX 7700 XT
G3D Mark Score	22,599	22,654
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4608+33%	3456
Compute (TFLOPS)	23.7 TFLOPS	35.17 TFLOPS+48%
Boost Clock	2572 MHz+1%	2544 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	144	216+50%
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+500%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	36	54+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB uses DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	Radeon RX 7700 XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7700 XT offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700 XT) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	Radeon RX 7700 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+4%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

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

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 6th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	Radeon RX 7700 XT
Encoder	NVENC 9th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 6th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 7700 XT's 245W — a 30.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 700W (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	Radeon RX 7700 XT
TDP	180W-27%	245W
Recommended PSU	600W-14%	700W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	55°C
Perf/Watt	125.5+36%	92.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB launched at $379 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT launched at $449. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB costs 15.6% less ($70 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) vs 50.5 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB offers 18% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).