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

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,950 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 673.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 145W instead of 250W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon PRO W6800

2021

Why buy it

✅16.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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652.2% HIGHER MSRP
$2,249 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 69.7 G3D/$ ($2,249 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌72.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 145W.

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

Radeon PRO W6800

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,950 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 673.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 145W instead of 250W, a 105W reduction.

Why buy it

✅16.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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652.2% HIGHER MSRP
$2,249 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 69.7 G3D/$ ($2,249 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌72.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 145W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5060 better than Radeon PRO W6800?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon PRO W6800 averages 16.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 20,836 vs 20,270 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 5060 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, plus much lower power draw (145W vs 250W).

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

GeForce RTX 5060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2021, better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of FSR upscaling, and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 5060 is about $1,950 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $2,249 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 673.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon PRO W6800 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6800 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 $2,249 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 5060 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 Benchmark Check

Radeon PRO W6800 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	176 FPS	222 FPS
medium	161 FPS	204 FPS
high	141 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	200 FPS
medium	117 FPS	167 FPS
high	101 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	135 FPS
medium	78 FPS	114 FPS
high	66 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	378 FPS	549 FPS
medium	322 FPS	468 FPS
high	256 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	372 FPS
medium	206 FPS	308 FPS
high	166 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	156 FPS
medium	97 FPS	134 FPS
high	80 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	90 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	835 FPS	912 FPS
medium	676 FPS	730 FPS
high	594 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	456 FPS
1440p
low	639 FPS	684 FPS
medium	516 FPS	547 FPS
high	443 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	342 FPS
4K
low	422 FPS	456 FPS
medium	339 FPS	365 FPS
high	289 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	228 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	743 FPS	687 FPS
medium	608 FPS	558 FPS
high	532 FPS	500 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	449 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	574 FPS
medium	490 FPS	472 FPS
high	424 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	342 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	367 FPS
medium	310 FPS	316 FPS
high	287 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	228 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 and Radeon PRO W6800

GeForce RTX 5060

The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.

Radeon PRO W6800

The Radeon PRO W6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2075 MHz to 2320 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,270 points. Launch price was $2,249.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5060 scores 20,836 and the Radeon PRO W6800 reaches 20,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5060 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon PRO W6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800). Raw compute: 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800). Boost clocks: 2497 MHz vs 2320 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 60 (Radeon PRO W6800) with 120 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon PRO W6800
G3D Mark Score	20,836+3%	20,270
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3840	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.18 TFLOPS+8%	17.82 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2497 MHz+8%	2320 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	120	240+100%
L1 Cache	3.8 MB+407%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	30	60+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon PRO W6800 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 5060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W6800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon PRO W6800
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6800 has 32 GB. The Radeon PRO W6800 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6800. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 4 MB (Radeon PRO W6800) — the GeForce RTX 5060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon PRO W6800
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	576 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon PRO W6800
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800). Decoder: NVDEC 6th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon PRO W6800
Encoder	NVENC 9th gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 6th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 draws 145W versus the Radeon PRO W6800's 250W — a 53.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W6800). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon PRO W6800
TDP	145W-42%	250W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	65°C-19%	80°C
Perf/Watt	143.7+77%	81.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249. The GeForce RTX 5060 costs 86.7% less ($1950 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 69.7 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) — the GeForce RTX 5060 offers 674.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).