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ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 White Edition vs GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G

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all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G scores 6.1/10 overall, ahead of the ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 White Edition at 6.0/10.

The ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 White Edition leads on video memory, efficiency and noise and size and fit.

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G leads on performance, software support and build and warranty.

The biggest difference is size and fit, where the ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 White Edition scores 8/10 to the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G's 5/10.

ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 White Edition

ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 White Edition

6.0/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a compact white 16GB graphics card for builders who want a quiet, small-footprint GPU with plenty of video memory. It suits compact and white-themed builds that need only one 8-pin connector and a 550W power supply. It is a poor fit for anyone whose AI or compute tools depend on CUDA.

Typically about £599.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a 12GB RTX 5070 for people building a 1440p gaming PC who want a factory-overclocked card with a long warranty. It suits buyers with a roomy case and a 750 W power supply. It is a less natural fit for small chassis or for anyone planning to run large local AI models.

Typically about £610.49 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 White EditionGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G
Performance30%4/106/10
Video memory25%7/105/10
Software support15%5/107/10
Efficiency and noise15%8/107/10
Size and fit10%8/105/10
Build and warranty5%6/108/10
Overall6.0/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 White EditionGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G
GPUAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, Navi 44 XT (RDNA 4), 4nm, 2,048 stream processorsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 6144 CUDA cores, 2512 MHz base, 2625 MHz OC boost
Video memory16GB GDDR6, 128-bit bus, 20 Gbps12 GB GDDR7, 192-bit bus, 28 Gbps
Board power150W TGP (reference spec, per Vivid Repairs); 160W board power for reference card (Club386); 182W (Notebookcheck, stated requirement)250 W reference TDP
Length and slots202 x 120 x 49mm; 2.5-slot327 mm long, 132 mm wide, 56 mm high
Display outputs1 x HDMI 2.1b, 2 x DisplayPort 2.1a; maximum 3 displays3x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1x HDMI 2.1b
Power connector1 x 8-pin PCIe; 550W PSU recommended1x 16-pin PCIe power connector (12V-2x6), 2x 8-pin adapter in box

Strengths and weaknesses

ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 White Edition

  • + 16GB GDDR6 at 20 Gbps on a 128-bit bus
  • + Short 202mm card needing one 8-pin connector
  • + Owners report quiet operation under load
  • − No CUDA support, so CUDA-only AI tools are out
  • − Supports a maximum of three displays

Skip it if:

  • Anyone running AI or compute tools that require CUDA
  • Users who need more than three displays from one card
Read the full ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 White Edition review ›

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G

  • + Owners praise cool temperatures and 1440p performance
  • + Dual BIOS and a four-year warranty with registration
  • + Included 2x 8-pin adapter for the 16-pin connector
  • − 12GB of video memory limits larger local AI models
  • − 327 mm long and 2 kg, so it needs space
  • − Driver download listed for Windows 10 and 11 only

Skip it if:

  • Anyone building a small-form-factor PC or compact server with limited card length
  • Buyers who need more than 12GB of video memory for larger local AI models
  • Linux users who want a manufacturer-listed driver download
Read the full GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 GAMING OC 12G review ›

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