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 DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025).
✅More future proof: Blackwell on 3nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 68.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Radeon RX 9060

2025

Why buy it

✅59.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 68.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

2025

Radeon RX 9060

2025

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025).
✅More future proof: Blackwell on 3nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅59.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 68.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 68.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile better than Radeon RX 9060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 1% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen.

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 the stronger feature stack with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen instead of FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 and a 3nm process instead of 4nm. 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 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 9060 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, GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 9060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 9060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 9060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $249 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 Mobile Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 9060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile	Radeon RX 9060
1080p
low	109 FPS	172 FPS
medium	91 FPS	152 FPS
high	77 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	96 FPS	144 FPS
medium	78 FPS	116 FPS
high	59 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	40 FPS	90 FPS
medium	35 FPS	77 FPS
high	23 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	54 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile	Radeon RX 9060
1080p
low	155 FPS	409 FPS
medium	118 FPS	342 FPS
high	79 FPS	247 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	100 FPS	245 FPS
medium	64 FPS	203 FPS
high	47 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	101 FPS
medium	33 FPS	83 FPS
high	26 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	49 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile Open Radeon RX 9060

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile	Radeon RX 9060
1080p
low	654 FPS	688 FPS
medium	522 FPS	554 FPS
high	449 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	389 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	465 FPS	496 FPS
medium	383 FPS	415 FPS
high	324 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	289 FPS
4K
low	294 FPS	355 FPS
medium	242 FPS	291 FPS
high	187 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	182 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile Open Radeon RX 9060

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile	Radeon RX 9060
1080p
low	229 FPS	693 FPS
medium	193 FPS	596 FPS
high	156 FPS	509 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	176 FPS	554 FPS
medium	151 FPS	462 FPS
high	117 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	289 FPS
4K
low	95 FPS	341 FPS
medium	76 FPS	304 FPS
high	61 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	193 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile and Radeon RX 9060

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.

Radeon RX 9060

The Radeon RX 9060 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 5 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2990 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,121 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 17,300 and the Radeon RX 9060 reaches 17,121 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 9060 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 3 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 9060). Boost clocks: 2430 MHz vs 2990 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile	Radeon RX 9060
G3D Mark Score	17,300+1%	17,121
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	3 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4608+157%	1792
Boost Clock	2430 MHz	2990 MHz+23%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile uses DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 9060 relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.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 RX 9060 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile	Radeon RX 9060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+90%	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile	Radeon RX 9060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	384 GB/s+33%	288 GB/s
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 RX 9060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile	Radeon RX 9060
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	3+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile	Radeon RX 9060
Encoder	9th Gen NVENC	VCN 5.0
Decoder	6th Gen NVDEC	VCN 5.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 9060's 132W — a 13.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 450W (Radeon RX 9060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile	Radeon RX 9060
TDP	115W-13%	132W
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	240mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	150.4+16%	129.7