RTX 5060 vs RX 7900 XT for Blender
Compare RTX 5060 and RX 7900 XT for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RX 7900 XT leads the Blender benchmark score by 11.9%.
Fastest in Cycles
RX 7900 XT
12% faster than RTX 5060
Most VRAM
RX 7900 XT
150% more VRAM than RTX 5060
Lowest power draw
RTX 5060
54% lower rating than RX 7900 XT
Cheapest
RTX 5060
48% cheaper than RX 7900 XT
Best value for money
RTX 5060
73% better value than RX 7900 XT
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $439.99 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | $849.99 Checked Oct 2, 2026 |
| Value for money | 8.26 +73% | 4.79 |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 3,635.98 | 4,068.19 +12% |
| CUDA cores | 3,840 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 2497 MHz +4% | 2394 MHz |
| RT cores | 30 | 84 +180% |
| Tensor cores | 120 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 20 GB More headroom for complex scenes+150% |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 800 GB/s +79% |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 320-bit +150% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 3 |
| Render support | OptiX | HIP |
| TDP | 145 W −54% | 315 W |
| System PSU | 550 W Manufacturer requirement−27% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5060
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 78 runs
RX 7900 XT
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 22 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RX 7900 XT is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RX 7900 XT leads by 11.9% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (4,068 vs 3,636). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RX 7900 XT has more scene headroom with 20 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RTX 5060. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 5060 is the lower-power option at 145 W TDP, compared with 315 W for RX 7900 XT. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5060 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5060 is newer, but RX 7900 XT still leads this Blender benchmark comparison. That makes the older card worth considering when used pricing or VRAM capacity is favorable.
Comparison summary
RX 7900 XT leads the Blender benchmark score by 11.9%.
Fastest in Cycles: RX 7900 XT 12% faster than RTX 5060.
Most VRAM: RX 7900 XT 150% more VRAM than RTX 5060.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5060 54% lower rating than RX 7900 XT.
Cheapest: RTX 5060 48% cheaper than RX 7900 XT.
Best value for money: RTX 5060 73% better value than RX 7900 XT.
RTX 5060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while RX 7900 XT has 20 GB, which matters when scenes, textures, or geometry get heavier.
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.