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RX 9060 XT vs RTX 5060: 1440p Gaming Performance in 2025This video benchmarks the AMD RX 9060 XT (16GB) against the Nvidia RTX 5060 (8GB) in various games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. The RX 9060 XT generally outperforms the RTX 5060, especially at 1440p, due to its larger VRAM capacity. The RTX 5060 is more suitable for 1080p gaming or esports titles that require less VRAM. The video also touches on the upcoming RTX 5060 Ti as a potentially better option for 1440p gaming.
1. 🎮 RX 9060 XT vs RTX 5060: Initial Comparison
- ✅ The video compares the RX 9060 XT (16GB) and RTX 5060 (8GB) to determine which offers better performance at 1440p.
- ✅ The RTX 5060 previously outperformed the B580 at 1080p.
00:00 - 00:33
1. 🎮 RX 9060 XT vs RTX 5060: Initial Comparison
- ✅ The video compares the RX 9060 XT (16GB) and RTX 5060 (8GB) to determine which offers better performance at 1440p.
- ✅ The RTX 5060 previously outperformed the B580 at 1080p.
00:46 - 02:14
2. 💰 Pricing and VRAM Advantages of the RX 9060 XT
- ✅ RX 9060 XT costs around $360 or £320, while the RTX 5060 costs around $300 or £260.
- ✅ The RTX 5060 Ti (16GB) costs around $430 or £400.
- ✅ The RX 9060 XT's 16GB VRAM is a significant advantage, especially at 1440p.
- ⚠️ Avoid the cheapest cards available for any given model, but there can be exceptions.
02:15 - 03:21
3. ⚔️ Battlefield 6 and The Last of Us Part 2 Benchmarks
- ✅ In Battlefield 6 (1440p, High), the RX 9060 XT averaged 92 FPS, while the RTX 5060 averaged 75 FPS.
- ✅ The Last of Us Part 2 also showed significant FPS differences, particularly in 1% lows, due to VRAM usage.
- ✅ The game dynamically adjusts VRAM buffer size based on available memory.
03:22 - 03:51
4. 🌃 Cyberpunk 2077 Performance and Ray Tracing Considerations
- ✅ In Cyberpunk 2077 (1440p, Medium/High), the RX 9060 XT and RTX 5060 performed similarly.
- ✅ The RX 9060 XT's extra VRAM allows for enabling ray tracing features with FSR or frame generation, unlike the RTX 5060.
03:52 - 04:29
5. 🔥 Doom: The Dark Ages Ray Tracing Stress Test
- ✅ Doom: The Dark Ages with ray tracing pushes the RTX 5060 to its VRAM limit at 1440p, resulting in unplayable frame rates and potential system crashes.
- ✅ The RX 9060 XT provides a smoother experience with higher 1% lows.
- ✅ An 8GB card struggles at 1440p in this game.
04:30 - 05:11
6. 🕵️ Indiana Jones: Finding Optimized Settings
- ✅ The RTX 5060 can achieve high frame rates in Indiana Jones at 4K with low settings, DLSS, and frame generation, but it pushes the VRAM to its limit.
- ✅ The RX 9060 XT is smoother at 1440p and 4K.
- ✅ The upcoming RTX 5060 Ti is expected to be a better option for 1440p gaming.
05:12 - 05:25
7. 🦸 Marvel Rivals: Driver vs Hardware Performance
- ✅ In Marvel Rivals, both cards perform similarly indoors.
- ✅ The RTX 5060 performs slightly better outdoors, indicating the importance of drivers.
05:26 - 05:53
8. 🔦 Alan Wake 2: Performance Aligned with Price
- ✅ In Alan Wake 2, the RX 9060 XT outperforms the RTX 5060.
- ✅ The RX 9060 XT's performance aligns with its price point, positioned between the RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti.
- ✅ The game engine dynamically manages VRAM allocation.
05:54 - 06:37
9. 🎮 Esports Titles: High Frame Rates at Lower Settings
- ✅ Both cards deliver high frame rates in esports titles like CS:GO 2, Fortnite, and Apex Legends, even at 1440p.
- ✅ These games require very little VRAM.
- ✅ For esports, a cheaper 8GB card might be a better choice, allowing for investment in a better CPU or faster RAM.
06:38 - 07:41
10. ⚙️ Benchmark Settings and VRAM Limitations
- ✅ Benchmarks are tailored towards the 8GB card to avoid instability in VRAM-intensive games.
- ✅ The RX 9060 XT's 16GB VRAM allows it to handle higher settings without crashing.
- ✅ AMD's FSR and frame generation can improve perceived smoothness.
- ✅ The RTX 5060's 8GB VRAM limits its ray tracing capabilities.
10:14 - 10:36
11. 📊 1080p Performance and VRAM Impact
- ✅ At 1080p, the RTX 5060 closes the performance gap with the RX 9060 XT.
- ✅ The RTX 5060's VRAM capacity is a significant limitation.
- ✅ An 8GB version of the RX 9060 XT would also suffer from these issues.
10:37 - 11:12
12. 🧪 3DMark Results and Real-World Performance
- ✅ In Fire Strike Ultra, the RX 9060 XT scores 9865, while the RTX 5060 scores 9288.
- ✅ 3DMark estimates a 10 FPS difference in game performance.
- ✅ Steel Nomad scores are closer, but 3DMark still estimates a 10 FPS difference.
- ✅ Graphics scores show only a 3% difference, highlighting the impact of VRAM in real games at higher resolutions.
11:13 - 11:13
13. 🔊 GPU Noise Levels at Full Load
- ✅ Noise test comparison of both cards under full load.
11:36 - 12:08
14. 🏆 Final Verdict: VRAM Matters for 1440p Gaming
- ✅ The video is not intended as a "hit piece" on the RTX 5060.
- ✅ Cards with low VRAM are a poor choice for 1440p gaming with high settings in AAA titles.
- ✅ The RTX 5060 performs well at 1080p.
- ✅ A comparison of the RTX 5060 Ti is coming soon.