Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Radeon R9 290 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
The Radeon R9 290 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB 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 333% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 11 years and 7 months newer
- Up to 302% better value for money
- Up to 8% more expensive – $625.00 vs $399
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 27 points higher.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB has 389% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB fills pixels 104% faster.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB maps textures 144% faster.
VRAMhelp
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB has 12 GB more VRAM.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB moves data 40% faster.
TDPhelp
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB draws 95W less power.
GDDR5
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GDDR7512-bit
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128-bitVolcanic Islands (R9 200)
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GeForce 50Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R9 290 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB. It's 386% faster than the Radeon R9 290 on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB than Radeon R9 290?expand_more
386% 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, Radeon R9 290 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB?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 Radeon R9 290 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R9 290 scores 7/100, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB scores 34/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon R9 290 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB 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 Radeon R9 290 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB?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 Radeon R9 290 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB?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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