RTX 5060 vs RX 9070 XT for Blender
Compare RTX 5060 and RX 9070 XT for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5060 leads the Blender benchmark score by 7.3%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5060
7% faster than RX 9070 XT
Most VRAM
RX 9070 XT
100% more VRAM than RTX 5060
Lowest power draw
RTX 5060
52% lower rating than RX 9070 XT
Cheapest
RTX 5060
45% cheaper than RX 9070 XT
Best value for money
RTX 5060
95% better value than RX 9070 XT
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $439.99 Checked Oct 2, 2026 | $799.28 Checked Oct 2, 2026 |
| Value for money | 8.26 +95% | 4.24 |
| Performance | ||
| Blender benchmark score | 3,635.98 +7% | 3,387.82 |
| CUDA cores | 3,840 | N/A |
| Boost clock | 2497 MHz | 2970 MHz +19% |
| RT cores | 30 | 64 +113% |
| Tensor cores | 120 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+100% |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 640 GB/s +43% |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 256-bit +100% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 4 |
| Render support | OptiX | HIP |
| TDP | 145 W −52% | 304 W |
| System PSU | 550 W Manufacturer requirement−27% | 750 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5060
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 78 runs
RX 9070 XT
Blender 5.2.0 · HIP · 309 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5060 is faster for Blender rendering, but RX 9070 XT has more VRAM. That makes this a speed-versus-scene-headroom decision.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5060 leads by 7.3% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (3,636 vs 3,388). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RX 9070 XT has more scene headroom with 16 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 304 W for RX 9070 XT. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5060 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5060 is the straightforward performance pick, while RX 9070 XT needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 5060 leads the Blender benchmark score by 7.3%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5060 7% faster than RX 9070 XT.
Most VRAM: RX 9070 XT 100% more VRAM than RTX 5060.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5060 52% lower rating than RX 9070 XT.
Cheapest: RTX 5060 45% cheaper than RX 9070 XT.
Best value for money: RTX 5060 95% better value than RX 9070 XT.
RTX 5060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while RX 9070 XT has 16 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.