AMD Radeon RX 6700S vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 wins all 10 shared benchmark comparisons against the AMD Radeon RX 6700S. The widest margin appears in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where the RTX 5060 scores 3628 against 1451 for the RX 6700S, a 150% advantage. This is the largest single delta in the entire head-to-head set, indicating a substantial performance gap in modern DirectX 12 workloads.

Compute-oriented tests reinforce the pattern. In PassMark GPU Compute, the RTX 5060 records 10899 versus 5990, an 82% lead. OpenCL results show 112787 against 70965, a 58.9% advantage, while Vulkan scores 113321 versus 76150, a 48.8% edge. These three results collectively suggest that the RTX 5060 maintains a strong lead in both vendor-agnostic and graphics-API compute tasks.

The RTX 5060 also wins in 2D and legacy DirectX workloads, though by smaller margins. PassMark G2D shows 1154 versus 739, a 56.2% difference. DirectX 10 scores 127 against 87 (46%), DirectX 11 scores 200 against 134 (49.3%), and DirectX 9 scores 225 against 195 (15.4%). The DirectX 12 test, at 77 versus 58, yields a 32.8% lead. PassMark G3D, a general 3D performance metric, gives 20891 versus 15066, a 38.7% advantage.

The average benchmark score in the database places the RTX 5060 at 26331, while the RX 6700S sits at 22154. The RTX 5060's percentile ranking across all GPUs is 72, compared to 67 for the RX 6700S. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT at 26011 (1.2% behind the RTX 5060) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary at 26553 (0.8% ahead). The RX 6700S, by contrast, sits near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile, which scores 22435 (1.3% ahead of the RX 6700S), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at 22549 (1.7% ahead). These adjacent scores place both cards in crowded performance tiers, but the head-to-head deltas show the desktop RTX 5060 pulling clearly away from the mobile-era RX 6700S.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations and foundry processes. The RTX 5060 uses the GB206 chip built on NVIDIA's Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The RX 6700S uses the Navi 23 chip on AMD's RDNA 2.0 architecture, also TSMC-made but on a 7 nm process. The die sizes reflect the process gap: the RTX 5060 measures 181 mm² with 21,900 million transistors, while the RX 6700S measures 237 mm² with 11,060 million transistors. Transistor density consequently favors the newer part, at 121.0M per mm² versus 46.7M per mm².

Core configurations differ sharply. The RTX 5060 has 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster operations pipelines. The RX 6700S has 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Ray tracing hardware is close in count: 30 RT cores on the RTX 5060 versus 28 on the RX 6700S. The RTX 5060 also includes 120 tensor cores, a feature the RX 6700S lacks entirely, as its tensor core field is null in the database.

Clock behavior differs as well. The RTX 5060 lists a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost of 2497 MHz. The RX 6700S runs at 1700 MHz base, 2000 MHz boost, with a separate game clock of 1890 MHz. Memory configurations match in capacity and bus width: both have 8 GB and a 128-bit interface. However, the RTX 5060 uses GDDR7 at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RX 6700S uses GDDR6 at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed, yielding 224.0 GB/s, exactly half the bandwidth.

Compute throughput numbers reflect the architectural split. The RTX 5060 delivers 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 and 19.18 TFLOPS FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The RX 6700S delivers 7.168 TFLOPS FP32 and 14.34 TFLOPS FP16 at a 2:1 ratio. Pixel and texture rates also differ: the RTX 5060 hits 119.9 GPixel/s and 299.6 GTexel/s, while the RX 6700S hits 128.0 GPixel/s and 224.0 GTexel/s. The RX 6700S wins the pixel-rate comparison despite its lower overall compute, which suggests a different balance in its render output stage.

Power and physical characteristics diverge substantially. The RTX 5060 has a TDP of 145 W, a dual-slot cooler, one 8-pin power connector, and a suggested PSU rating of 300 W. The RX 6700S has an 80 W TDP, is classified as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) for slot width, has no power connectors, and no suggested PSU figure. The RTX 5060 measures 241 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The RX 6700S has no recorded dimensions. The bus interface also differs: the RTX 5060 uses PCIe 5.0 x8, while the RX 6700S uses PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b for the RTX 5060, while the RX 6700S lists "Portable Device Dependent."

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 records an average score of 26331, while the AMD Radeon RX 6700S records 22154. The RTX 5060 also holds a higher percentile ranking at 72 versus 67.

Q: How large is the performance gap in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12?

A: The RTX 5060 scores 3628, and the RX 6700S scores 1451. That is a 150% delta in favor of the RTX 5060, the largest margin in the head-to-head set.

Q: Do both GPUs have the same memory capacity and bus width?

A: Yes, both have 8 GB of memory on a 128-bit bus. However, the RTX 5060 uses GDDR7 with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the RX 6700S uses GDDR6 with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the RX 6700S have tensor cores?

A: The database lists no tensor core count for the AMD Radeon RX 6700S. The RTX 5060 includes 120 tensor cores.

Q: Which GPU has a higher pixel rate?

A: The RX 6700S achieves 128.0 GPixel/s, while the RTX 5060 achieves 119.9 GPixel/s. This is one of the few recorded metrics where the RX 6700S leads.

Q: What is the production status of each GPU?

A: The RTX 5060 is listed as Active, while the RX 6700S is End-of-life. The RTX 5060 has a successor in the GeForce 60 series, while the RX 6700S has no recorded successor.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | AMD Radeon RX 6700S |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |

| Transistors | 21,900 million | 11,060 million |

| Die Size | 181 mm² | 237 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 121.0M / mm² | 46.7M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 2280 MHz | 1700 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2497 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Game Clock | Not listed | 1890 MHz |

| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |

| Memory Speed | 1750 MHz, 28 Gbps effective | 1750 MHz, 14 Gbps effective |

| Memory Bandwidth | 448.0 GB/s | 224.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 3840 | 1792 |

| TMUs | 120 | 112 |

| ROPs | 48 | 64 |

| RT Cores | 30 | 28 |

| Tensor Cores | 120 | Not listed |

| FP32 Performance | 19.18 TFLOPS | 7.168 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 19.18 TFLOPS (1:1) | 14.34 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| Pixel Rate | 119.9 GPixel/s | 128.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 299.6 GTexel/s | 224.0 GTexel/s |

| TDP | 145 W | 80 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 300 W | Not listed |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b | Portable Device Dependent |

| Dimensions | 241 mm x 111 mm x 40 mm | Not listed |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2025-05-18 | 2022-01-03 |

| Predecessor | GeForce 40 | Polaris Mobile |

| Successor | GeForce 60 | Not listed |

| Launch MSRP | 299 USD | Not listed |

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5060 wins every benchmark in the shared test suite. Its strongest categories are modern 3D rendering (Steel Nomad DX12, 150% ahead), GPU compute (82% ahead in PassMark GPU Compute), and OpenCL performance (58.9% ahead). The Vulkan gap of 48.8% and the DirectX 11 gap of 49.3% also place the RTX 5060 firmly ahead in API-level graphics workloads. For users prioritizing current-generation gaming and compute tasks, the data consistently favors the RTX 5060.

The RX 6700S does not win any recorded head-to-head test, but it does hold a few specification-level advantages. Its pixel rate of 128.0 GPixel/s exceeds the RTX 5060's 119.9 GPixel/s, which could matter in fill-rate-bound scenarios. Its TDP of 80 W is substantially lower than the RTX 5060's 145 W, and it requires no external power connectors. Its IGP slot classification and portable-device-dependent display outputs suggest a design aimed at compact or mobile systems, where the RTX 5060's dual-slot, 241 mm length, and 8-pin connector would not fit. The RX 6700S also has 64 ROPs versus 48 on the RTX 5060, which aligns with its higher pixel throughput.

In terms of average scores, the RTX 5060 sits at 26331, while the RX 6700S sits at 22154. The RTX 5060's nearest rivals include the RX 6750 XT (1.2% behind) and the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (0.8% ahead), meaning the RTX 5060 is competitive within a tight cluster of desktop GPUs. The RX 6700S, by contrast, sits near the RTX 5060 Mobile (1.3% ahead) and the RX 7700 XT (1.7% ahead), placing it in a similar cluster but at a lower absolute score level.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear conclusion: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the stronger performer in every recorded benchmark against the AMD Radeon RX 6700S. Its 150% lead in Steel Nomad DX12, 82% lead in PassMark GPU Compute, and 58.9% lead in OpenCL make it the appropriate choice for users who prioritize raw graphics and compute throughput. The RTX 5060 also holds architectural advantages: a smaller 5 nm die with more transistors, double the memory bandwidth, and dedicated tensor cores.

The AMD Radeon RX 6700S, however, is not without a defined role. Its 80 W TDP, lack of power connectors, and IGP slot classification indicate a design for power-constrained or portable systems, where the RTX 5060's 145 W TDP and dual-slot cooler would be impractical. Its higher pixel rate and larger ROP count suggest that fill-rate-bound legacy workloads may not be as disadvantaged as the overall scores imply. For users with such systems, the RX 6700S remains a functional option, especially given its End-of-life status and earlier 2022 release date.

For anyone assembling a desktop system with room for a dual-slot, 241 mm card and a 300 W PSU, the RTX 5060 wins outright on measured performance. For compact or mobile configurations where power draw and physical footprint dominate, the RX 6700S offers a lower-power alternative, though the benchmark data shows it trails the RTX 5060 in every shared test. The verdict from the database is unambiguous on performance; the RX 6700S's case rests entirely on system integration constraints rather than benchmark results.