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 $280 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $579 MSRP).
✅Delivers 82.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 38.1 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $579 MSRP).
✅Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
✅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 RX 6800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 6800

2020

Why buy it

✅10.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Measures 240mm instead of 241mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌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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93.6% HIGHER MSRP
$579 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.1 vs 69.7 G3D/$ ($579 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌72.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 145W.

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

Radeon RX 6800

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $280 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $579 MSRP).
✅Delivers 82.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 38.1 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $579 MSRP).
✅Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
✅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

✅10.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Measures 240mm instead of 241mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌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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93.6% HIGHER MSRP
$579 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.1 vs 69.7 G3D/$ ($579 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌72.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 145W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800 better than GeForce RTX 5060?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon RX 6800 averages 10.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 20,836 vs 22,056 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 6800 is the overall package: you are getting FSR 3 + AFMF.

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 2020, better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of FSR 3 (2023), 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?

Radeon RX 6800 is about 93.6% more expensive on MSRP at $579 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 10.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 5060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 6800 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 5060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 5060 make more sense than Radeon RX 6800?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (145W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 6800. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 6800 currently gives you 5.9% higher G3D Mark and 10.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 5060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 RX 6800 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	176 FPS	221 FPS
medium	161 FPS	203 FPS
high	141 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	161 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 RX 6800
1080p
low	378 FPS	508 FPS
medium	322 FPS	436 FPS
high	256 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	338 FPS
medium	206 FPS	283 FPS
high	166 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	189 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	144 FPS
medium	97 FPS	124 FPS
high	80 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	84 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	835 FPS	901 FPS
medium	676 FPS	734 FPS
high	594 FPS	637 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	496 FPS
1440p
low	639 FPS	691 FPS
medium	516 FPS	557 FPS
high	443 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	372 FPS
4K
low	422 FPS	482 FPS
medium	339 FPS	391 FPS
high	289 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	248 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	743 FPS	641 FPS
medium	608 FPS	547 FPS
high	532 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	434 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	536 FPS
medium	490 FPS	462 FPS
high	424 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	349 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	343 FPS
medium	310 FPS	306 FPS
high	287 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	243 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 and Radeon RX 6800

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 RX 6800

The Radeon RX 6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 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: 22,056 points. Launch price was $579.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5060 scores 20,836 versus the Radeon RX 6800's 22,056 — the Radeon RX 6800 leads by 5.9%. The GeForce RTX 5060 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 6800). Raw compute: 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800). Boost clocks: 2497 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 60 (Radeon RX 6800) with 120 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon RX 6800
G3D Mark Score	20,836	22,056+6%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3840	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.18 TFLOPS+19%	16.17 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2497 MHz+19%	2105 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)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 5060 uses DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 6800 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 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon RX 6800
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800) — the GeForce RTX 5060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon RX 6800
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	512 GB/s+14%
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 RX 6800). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon RX 6800
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 6800). Decoder: NVDEC 6th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon RX 6800
Encoder	NVENC 9th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 6th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 draws 145W versus the Radeon RX 6800's 250W — a 53.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	Radeon RX 6800
TDP	145W-42%	250W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	241mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	65°C-13%	75°C
Perf/Watt	143.7+63%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800 launched at $579. The GeForce RTX 5060 costs 48.4% less ($280 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 69.7 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 38.1 (Radeon RX 6800) — the GeForce RTX 5060 offers 82.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).