GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile vs Radeon Pro W6900X

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

2025Boost: 2430 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021Core: 1825 MHzBoost: 2150 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 Mobile

2025

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
  • More future proof: Blackwell on 3nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6900X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

  • 140.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 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 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W6900X better than GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile?
Yes. Radeon Pro W6900X is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon Pro W6900X averages 140.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 17,413 vs 17,300 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Pro W6900X is a 2021 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is a 2025 model from an older generation with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile 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 3nm 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?
Radeon Pro W6900X is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon Pro W6900X is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $6,000 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 140.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (115W vs 300W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile make more sense than Radeon Pro W6900X?
Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (115W vs 300W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro W6900X. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro W6900X currently gives you 0.7% higher G3D Mark and 140.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 5060 MobileRadeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low109 FPS258 FPS
medium91 FPS235 FPS
high77 FPS203 FPS
ultra51 FPS176 FPS
1440p
low96 FPS242 FPS
medium78 FPS200 FPS
high59 FPS162 FPS
ultra39 FPS146 FPS
4K
low40 FPS171 FPS
medium35 FPS143 FPS
high23 FPS107 FPS
ultra19 FPS95 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 5060 MobileRadeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low155 FPS564 FPS
medium118 FPS467 FPS
high79 FPS370 FPS
ultra54 FPS305 FPS
1440p
low100 FPS370 FPS
medium64 FPS303 FPS
high47 FPS250 FPS
ultra35 FPS195 FPS
4K
low47 FPS160 FPS
medium33 FPS135 FPS
high26 FPS113 FPS
ultra19 FPS88 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 5060 MobileRadeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low654 FPS784 FPS
medium522 FPS627 FPS
high449 FPS522 FPS
ultra389 FPS392 FPS
1440p
low465 FPS588 FPS
medium383 FPS470 FPS
high324 FPS392 FPS
ultra270 FPS294 FPS
4K
low294 FPS392 FPS
medium242 FPS313 FPS
high187 FPS261 FPS
ultra137 FPS196 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 5060 MobileRadeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low229 FPS684 FPS
medium193 FPS565 FPS
high156 FPS494 FPS
ultra129 FPS392 FPS
1440p
low176 FPS561 FPS
medium151 FPS468 FPS
high117 FPS392 FPS
ultra96 FPS294 FPS
4K
low95 FPS363 FPS
medium76 FPS313 FPS
high61 FPS261 FPS
ultra49 FPS196 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile and Radeon Pro W6900X

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2430 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,300 points.

AMD

Radeon Pro W6900X

The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 17,300 and the Radeon Pro W6900X reaches 17,413 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 3 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 2430 MHz vs 2150 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5060 MobileRadeon Pro W6900X
G3D Mark Score
17,300
17,413
Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
3 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
4608
5120+11%
Boost Clock
2430 MHz+13%
2150 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile 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 W6900X lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro W6900X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5060 MobileRadeon Pro W6900X
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 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W6900X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5060 MobileRadeon Pro W6900X
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
32 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 6.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5060 MobileRadeon Pro W6900X
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
6+500%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X).

FeatureGeForce RTX 5060 MobileRadeon Pro W6900X
Encoder
9th Gen NVENC
VCN 3.0
Decoder
6th Gen NVDEC
VCN 3.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile draws 115W versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 300W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 5060 MobileRadeon Pro W6900X
TDP
115W-62%
300W
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
120mm
Slots
0-100%
4
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
150.4+159%
58.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 5060 MobileRadeon Pro W6900X
MSRP
$6000
Codename
GN22-X4
Navi 21
Release
January 2 2025
August 3 2021
Ranking
#não classificado
#101