RTX 5060 Ti vs RX 9060 XT for Blender
Compare RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB and RX 9060 XT 16 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 147.0%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
147% faster than RX 9060 XT 16 GB
Most VRAM
Tie
Same memory capacity
Lowest power draw
RX 9060 XT 16 GB
11% lower rating than RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
Cheapest
RX 9060 XT 16 GB
29% cheaper than RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
Best value for money
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
75% better value than RX 9060 XT 16 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB | RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $765.99 Checked Oct 19, 2026 | $542.99 Checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| Value for money | 5.38 +75% | 3.07 |
| Blender benchmark score | 4,120.24 +147% | 1,668.14 |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes |
| System PSU | 600 W Manufacturer requirement | 450 W Manufacturer requirement−25% |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | HIP |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 4,608 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 2.57 GHz | 3130 MHz +22% |
| RT cores | 36 +13% | 32 |
| Tensor cores | 144 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s +40% | 320 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 4 |
| TDP | 180 W | 160 W −11% |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 207 runs
RX 9060 XT 16 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 58 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here, and both cards have the same VRAM capacity.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB leads by 147.0% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (4,120 vs 1,668). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
Both cards have 16 GB of VRAM, so the decision is less about scene capacity and more about render speed, architecture, power draw, and price.
Power ratings and cooling
RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the lower-power option at 160 W TDP, compared with 180 W for RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RX 9060 XT 16 GB easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB is the straightforward performance pick, while RX 9060 XT 16 GB needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 147.0%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB 147% faster than RX 9060 XT 16 GB.
Most VRAM: Tie Same memory capacity.
Lowest power draw: RX 9060 XT 16 GB 11% lower rating than RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB.
Cheapest: RX 9060 XT 16 GB 29% cheaper than RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB 75% better value than RX 9060 XT 16 GB.
Both GPUs ship with 16 GB of VRAM, so the tradeoff is more about speed, architecture, and efficiency than memory capacity.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.