GeForce RTX 5080vsRadeon RX 9060
The GeForce RTX 5080 is a high-end graphics card for gamers and creators who want top-tier performance, while the Radeon RX 9060 is a budget-friendly option for casual gaming and everyday use.
GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025
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Radeon RX 9060
RDNA 4.0 · TSMC 4 nm · 2025
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 5080 wins overall for anyone needing high-end gaming or creative performance, leaving the Radeon RX 9060 far behind.
For budget buyers, the Radeon RX 9060 is the smarter pick due to its lower power draw and likely lower price.
The Radeon RX 9060 is the right choice for a compact, energy-efficient home theater PC where top-tier speed isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 5080 better than the RX 9060?
Overall the RTX 5080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 42 out of 100), so it leads the RX 9060 in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 5080 than the RX 9060?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5080 is roughly 105% faster than the RX 9060 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 5080 or the RX 9060?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5080. If the RX 9060 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.