NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA / Stream cores | 8960 | 2048 |
| TDP | 300 W | 160 W |
| Ray tracing cores | 70 | 32 |
| Memory bus | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| 3DMark Time Spy | 20100 | 12400 |
| Boost clock | 2452 MHz | 3130 MHz |
Between the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti comes out ahead in cuda / stream cores / ray tracing cores, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB wins on tdp / boost clock. Overall, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 68.1 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB scores 64.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti edges ahead on the Mars Score (68.1 vs 64.3), but the 3.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti if you care most about cuda / stream cores / ray tracing cores. The biggest gaps in its favor are cuda / stream cores, ray tracing cores, memory bus, among others. The single most decisive one: CUDA / Stream cores — 337.50% more. 8960 vs 2048.
Pick the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if you care most about tdp / boost clock. Its strongest claims are tdp, boost clock. The single most decisive one: TDP — 140.00 W less. 160 vs 300.
Both ship with comparable vram, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads the current Mars Score by 3.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare cuda / stream cores, boost clock, tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 Ti if…
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has the measurable edge on cuda cores, ray tracing cores, memory bus bit.
Choose AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if…
AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has the measurable edge on tdp w, boost clock mhz.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 Ti wins
- ▲CUDA / Stream cores — 337.50% more. 8960 vs 2048.
- ▲Ray tracing cores — 118.75% more. 70 vs 32.
- ▲Memory bus — 100.00% more. 256 bit vs 128 bit.
- ▲3DMark Time Spy — 62.10% more. 20100 vs 12400.
- ▲Has DLSS.
Why AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB wins
- ▲TDP — 140.00 W less. 160 vs 300.
- ▲Boost clock — 27.65% more. 3130 MHz vs 2452 MHz.
Spec comparison
Core
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | GB203 | Navi 44 |
| Base clockⓘ | 2295 MHz | 2620 MHzlead |
| Boost clockⓘ | 2452 MHz | 3130 MHzlead |
| CUDA / Stream coresⓘ | 8960lead | 2048 |
| Ray tracing coresⓘ | 70lead | 32 |
Memory
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAMⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM typeⓘ | GDDR7lead | GDDR6 |
| Memory busⓘ | 256 bitlead | 128 bit |
Power & Form
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDPⓘ | 300 W | 160 Wlead |
| Recommended PSUⓘ | 750 W | 550 Wlead |
| Length | 267 mm | 240 mmlead |
| Slot size | 2-slot | 2-slot |
Benchmarks
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spyⓘ | 20100lead | 12400 |
| DLSSⓘ | truelead | false |
| FSRⓘ | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has more VRAM, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB ships with 16GB GDDR6 vs 16GB.
Which scores higher in 3DMark Time Spy, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 20100 vs 12400.
Which draws less power, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB draws 160W TDP vs 300W.