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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB vs Radeon R9 280X
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB is much faster than the Radeon R9 280X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB34% Score
- Up to 572% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 11 years and 8 months newer
- Up to 368% better value for money
- Up to 43% more expensive – $599.99 vs $299
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB ranks 30 points higher.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB has 479% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB fills pixels 286% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB maps textures 189% faster.
VRAMhelp
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB has 13 GB more VRAM.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB moves data 56% faster.
TDPhelp
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB draws 70W less power.
GDDR7
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GDDR5128-bit
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384-bitGeForce 50
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Volcanic Islands (R9 200)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB or Radeon R9 280X?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB. It's 750% faster than the Radeon R9 280X on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB than Radeon R9 280X?expand_more
750% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB or Radeon R9 280X?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 34/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB and Radeon R9 280X?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB scores 34/100, Radeon R9 280X scores 4/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB or Radeon R9 280X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB or Radeon R9 280X?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB and Radeon R9 280X?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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