ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition vs Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G

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both judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition at 5.0/10.

The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition leads on efficiency and noise and size and fit.

The Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G leads on performance, video memory, software support and build and warranty.

The biggest difference is video memory, where the Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G scores 7/10 to the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition's 3/10.

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition

5.0/10verdict: skip

This is an RTX 5060 for buyers who want a quiet card with a single 8-pin connector for gaming and general desktop use. It suits anyone who values the dual BIOS switch and the 0dB fan mode. It is a poor fit if you want to keep the card for many years, because 8GB of memory is the main concern raised by reviewers.

Typically about £374.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G

6.7/10verdict: wait for deal

The Gigabyte RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G suits gamers who want an AMD card with 16GB of video memory. It also suits homelabbers who want AV1 and HEVC encode for media transcoding in a large case. It is a poor match for small chassis or builds that need a lower-power card.

Typically about £750 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition	Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G
Performance	30%	5/10	8/10
Video memory	25%	3/10	7/10
Software support	15%	5/10	6/10
Efficiency and noise	15%	7/10	5/10
Size and fit	10%	6/10	5/10
Build and warranty	5%	6/10	7/10
Overall		5.0/10	6.7/10

Specifications

Spec	ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition	Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 3840 CUDA cores, 128-bit memory interface, PCIe 5.0	Radeon RX 9070 XT, 4096 stream processors, PCI-E 5.0
Video memory	8GB GDDR7, 28 Gbps memory speed	16GB GDDR6, 256-bit memory bus, 20 Gbps
Length and slots	228 x 123 x 50 mm, 2.5 slot	288 mm (L) x 132 mm (W) x 56 mm (H)
Display outputs	1 x HDMI 2.1b and 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b; maximum 4 displays; maximum digital resolution 7680 x 4320	DisplayPort 2.1a x2, HDMI 2.1b x2; max digital resolution 7680x4320; multi-view 4
Power connector	1 x 8-pin power connector	8-pin x3
Video encode / decode	not listed	HEVC and AV1 encode/decode

Strengths and weaknesses

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition

+ Cooling and noise praised, especially with the Quiet BIOS
+ Physical dual BIOS switch trades noise against temperature
+ Short 228mm card with a single 8-pin connector
− 8GB of memory worries reviewers about longevity
− ASUS does not publish board power for this card
− NVENC and AV1 details are missing from the listings

Skip it if:

Buyers who want more video memory headroom than 8GB
Anyone who needs confirmed AV1 or NVENC support for Plex or Jellyfin transcoding
Buyers who want a keep-for-years card with memory headroom

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Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G

+ 16GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus
+ AV1 and HEVC encode/decode
+ Dual BIOS with Performance and Silent modes
− Three 8-pin connectors and 850W PSU recommendation
− 288 mm long and 56 mm thick
− No noise data in the research

Skip it if:

Small-form-factor or compact server builders who can't fit a 288 mm, 56 mm-thick card
Buyers with a PSU below the recommended 850W or without three 8-pin cables
Anyone needing 24GB or more of video memory for larger local AI models

Read the full Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16G review ›

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