MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC vs Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC at 5.3/10.

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC leads on performance and software support.

The Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G leads on video memory and size and fit.

They score the same on efficiency and noise and build and warranty.

The biggest difference is video memory, where the Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G scores 8/10 to the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC's 3/10.

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

5.3/10verdict: good, not the best

This is an 8GB RTX 5060 Ti with MSI's TRI FROZR 4 cooler, aimed at gamers who want a quiet card at 180 W. It suits builders with a case that takes a 300 mm card and a PSU with a 16-pin connector. It fits less well if you plan to run local AI models or play at 1440p with ultra textures.

Typically about £429.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details

Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G is for builders who want 16GB of video memory on a card that needs one 8-pin power cable. It suits gamers who put memory capacity ahead of top-tier speed. It also suits anyone who wants a cool, quiet cooler on a mid-length board.

Typically about £511 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details

Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC	Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G
Performance	30%	6/10	5/10
Video memory	25%	3/10	8/10
Software support	15%	6/10	5/10
Efficiency and noise	15%	7/10	7/10
Size and fit	10%	5/10	7/10
Build and warranty	5%	6/10	6/10
Overall		5.3/10	6.3/10

Specifications

Spec	MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC	Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 4608 CUDA cores, PCI Express Gen 5 x16 (uses x8), core clock Extreme Performance 2662 MHz (MSI Center), Boost 2647 MHz	Radeon RX 9060 XT, 2048 stream processors
Video memory	8GB GDDR7, 128-bit bus, 28 Gbps	16GB GDDR6, 128-bit bus, 20 Gbps
Board power	180 W board power; recommended PSU 600 W	not listed
Length and slots	300 x 125 x 44 mm	281mm (L) x 118mm (W) x 40mm (H)
Display outputs	DisplayPort x 3 (v2.1b) and HDMI x 1 (HDMI 2.1b), up to 4 displays	DisplayPort 2.1a x2, HDMI 2.1b x1
Power connector	16-pin x 1 (ATX 3.1 PSU recommended)	8-pin x1

Strengths and weaknesses

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

+ Cooler praised as quiet and cool under gaming load
+ 180 W board power with a 600 W PSU recommended
+ Three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs plus HDMI 2.1b
− 8GB of VRAM limits 1440p ultra textures
− Two reviews report audible coil whine
− Long 300 mm card needing a 16-pin connector

Skip it if:

Buyers who want to run larger local AI models and need more than 8GB of VRAM
Gamers who want 1440p with ultra textures in modern titles
Builders with compact cases that cannot fit a 300 mm card or a 16-pin power connector

Read the full MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC review ›

Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G

+ 16GB GDDR6 gives plenty of video memory
+ Reviewers praise cooling and low fan noise
+ Single 8-pin connector and 281mm length
− No dual-BIOS switch
− One reviewer reports a constant hum
− Performance sits near the RX 7700 XT

Skip it if:

Buyers who want performance well above the RX 7700 XT level
Anyone who needs a dual-BIOS switch on their card
Builders with cases that cannot take a 281mm card

Read the full Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G review ›

More comparisons

Compare all graphics cards · Best graphics cards