GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 5090 DvsRadeon RX 9060

The GeForce RTX 5090 D is a top-tier card for creators and enthusiasts who need maximum performance, while the Radeon RX 9060 is a budget-friendly option for casual gamers who just want to play modern titles.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D
32 GB · 575W
VS
AMD Radeon RX 9060
8 GB · 132W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5090 D

Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025

100score
3.3/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
32 GB
TDP
575W
CUDA Cores
21,760
Boost Clock
2407 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 9060

RDNA 4.0 · TSMC 4 nm · 2025

42score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
8 GB
TDP
132W
Shaders
1,792
Boost Clock
2990 MHz

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.

RTX 5090 DWinner
100
RX 9060
42
RTX 5090 D leads by 138.1% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1RTX 5090 D100
#2RTX 509094
#57RX 7650 GRE43
#58RX 906042
#59RX 7600 XT42
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRTX 5090 DRX 9060
General
Process Node5 nm4 nm
Memory
VRAM32 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory Bus512-bit128-bit
Bandwidth1790 GB/s322.3 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores21,7601,792
TMUs680112
ROPs17664
Boost Clock2407 MHz2990 MHz
FP32104.8 TF21.43 TF
Power
TDP575132
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 8-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b1x HDMI 2.1b, 2x DisplayPort 2.1a
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 5090 D wins decisively for enthusiasts needing top-tier performance, leaving the Radeon RX 9060 far behind.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Radeon RX 9060 is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and adequate speed for everyday gaming.

When the other wins

The Radeon RX 9060 is the right choice if you need a quiet, cool-running card for a compact PC and only play less demanding titles.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 5090 D better than the RX 9060?

Overall the RTX 5090 D is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 42 out of 100), so it leads the RX 9060 in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 5090 D than the RX 9060?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5090 D is roughly 138% faster than the RX 9060 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 5090 D or the RX 9060?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5090 D. 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.