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AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)

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NVIDIA
Performance
Radeon RX 6950 XT44% better
73,97557% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
51,40040% of 129,772

The Radeon RX 6950 XT has 44% better performance than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 6950 XT
67.3141% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)78% better
119.8173% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 78% better value for the money than the Radeon RX 6950 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2022 with a MSRP of $1,099. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 21) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.

Memory

The RX 6950 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 576 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RX 6950 XT includes 5,120 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,860 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,310 MHz. It usually operates at 2,100 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 80 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RX 6950 XT is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 335 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 700 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RX 6950 XT has the 13th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 57.00% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 73,975 score and $1,099 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 67.31. This is the 57th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $429. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB206) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5060 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 5060 Ti includes 4,608 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,407 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,572 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 144 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 36 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5060 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5060 Ti has the 35th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.61% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 51,400 score and $429 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 119.81. This is the 12th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRadeon RX 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
ManufacturerAMDNVIDIA
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Blackwell 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2022Q2 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,099$429
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
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Radeon RX 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
Low - 1080p
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207 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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179 FPS
High - 1080p
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159 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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147 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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110 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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63 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Radeon RX 6950 XT44% better
73,97557% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
51,40040% of 129,772

The Radeon RX 6950 XT has 44% better performance than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon RX 6950 XT is ranked 13th with a score of 73,975, and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 35th with a score of 51,400.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 6950 XT
67.3141% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)78% better
119.8173% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 78% better value for the money than the Radeon RX 6950 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon RX 6950 XT is ranked 57th with a performance per dollar of 67.31, and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 12th with a performance per dollar of 119.81.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRadeon RX 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
22,289
(+40.58%)
15,854.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
21,340
(+31.57%)
16,219
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
222,478
(+18.27%)
188,114
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
59,672
(+41.86%)
42,064.5
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
211,120
(+15.58%)
182,657
3DMark 11 Performance Score
52,806
(+10.86%)
47,632
PassMark G3D Mark
28,088
(+23.25%)
22,789
PassMark G2D Mark
1,046
1,227
(+17.3%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecRadeon RX 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
CodenameNavi 21GB206
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Blackwell 2.0
Process Size7 nm5 nm
Transistors26,800 million21,900 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecRadeon RX 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
Memory Size16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth576 Gb/s448 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,250 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit128 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache4 MB32 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecRadeon RX 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
Slots3 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)335 W180 W
Suggested PSU700 W450 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecRadeon RX 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
Stream Processors (SP)5,120--
CUDA Cores--4,608
Compute Units (CU)80--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--36
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)320144
Render Output Units (ROP)12848
Tensor Cores--144
Ray Accelerators80--
Ray Tracing Cores--36
Core Clock Speed1,860 MHz2,407 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,310 MHz2,572 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)2,100 MHz--

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecRadeon RX 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate295.7 GPixel/s123.5 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate739.2 GTexel/s370.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance23.65 TFLOPS23.7 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance1,478.4 GFLOPS370.4 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecRadeon RX 6950 XTGeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL2.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.