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.

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.0 vs 32.0 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌309.1% higher power demand at 225W vs 55W.

Radeon RX 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 55W instead of 225W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5700 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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11.4% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$449 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 32.0 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Radeon RX 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.0 vs 32.0 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 55W instead of 225W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌309.1% higher power demand at 225W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5700 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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11.4% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$449 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 32.0 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 5700 XT better than Radeon RX 8060S?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 16,183 vs 16,000 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 5700 XT is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

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

Radeon RX 5700 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of FSR 3 (2023), and a 7nm process instead of Unknown node. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Radeon RX 5700 XT can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $449 MSRP. Radeon RX 5700 XT is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 5700 XT is about $51 cheaper on MSRP at $449 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 1.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 8060S is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (55W vs 225W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 8060S make more sense than Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Yes. Radeon RX 8060S 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 (55W vs 225W), and staying closer to $500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 5700 XT. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 5700 XT currently gives you 1.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 12.6%.

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.

Radeon RX 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 8060S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8060S
1080p
low	159 FPS	69 FPS
medium	140 FPS	60 FPS
high	123 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	56 FPS
medium	108 FPS	49 FPS
high	95 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	24 FPS
medium	69 FPS	22 FPS
high	56 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8060S
1080p
low	298 FPS	124 FPS
medium	250 FPS	87 FPS
high	174 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	176 FPS	82 FPS
medium	147 FPS	50 FPS
high	112 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	39 FPS
medium	74 FPS	26 FPS
high	60 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8060S
1080p
low	728 FPS	297 FPS
medium	583 FPS	255 FPS
high	485 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	226 FPS
medium	437 FPS	199 FPS
high	364 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	273 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	364 FPS	141 FPS
medium	291 FPS	122 FPS
high	243 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	57 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8060S
1080p
low	535 FPS	123 FPS
medium	456 FPS	92 FPS
high	391 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	439 FPS	93 FPS
medium	376 FPS	71 FPS
high	304 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	265 FPS	58 FPS
medium	249 FPS	44 FPS
high	216 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 XT and Radeon RX 8060S

Radeon RX 5700 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

Radeon RX 8060S

The Radeon RX 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 40 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,183 and the Radeon RX 8060S reaches 16,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 8060S uses RDNA 3.5. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 40 (Radeon RX 8060S). Boost clocks: 1905 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8060S
G3D Mark Score	16,183+1%	16,000
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 3.5
Shading Units	2560+6300%	40
Boost Clock	1905 MHz	2900 MHz+52%
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation	FSR 3 + AFMF

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the Radeon RX 8060S is on a newer tier with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT tops out at FSR Frame Generation.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8060S
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR 3
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5700 XT comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8060S has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 5700 XT offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8060S) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8060S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	256-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8060S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8060S
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8060S). Decoder: UVD vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8060S).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8060S
Encoder	VCE	VCN 4.5
Decoder	UVD	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 XT draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 8060S's 55W — a 121.4% difference. The Radeon RX 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8060S). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 272mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Radeon RX 8060S
TDP	225W	55W-76%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	272mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	71.9	290.9+305%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 8060S launched at $500. The Radeon RX 5700 XT costs 10.2% less ($51 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 36.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 32.0 (Radeon RX 8060S) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers 12.5% better value. The Radeon RX 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).