It seems that gamers have a clear preference when choosing between the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti or the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT. In both cases, the 16 GB version is the more popular choice.
According to sales data from Mindfactory in Germany (thanks TechPowerUp), the 16 GB NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti has sold 16 times more than the 8 GB version. Specifically, 1,675 units of the 16 GB model were sold, compared to just 105 units of the 8 GB version.
Price Difference Makes the 8 GB Model Less Attractive
The small price difference between the two models makes the 8 GB version not worth buying for most users. This gap in sales is not due to stock shortages—both versions are readily available—but rather because gamers, even those looking for budget options, clearly prefer the model with more VRAM.
A 16 GB graphics card can handle more modern games and is better suited for newer technologies like Path Tracing. This makes it a smarter investment for users who want better performance and longer usability.
Higher Resale Value for the 16 GB Version
Another factor is that the 16 GB card holds more value in the second-hand market. This means users can sell it later for a better price if they decide to upgrade. The price difference is minimal—16 GB models can be found for under $429, while the 8 GB versions are close to $379.
In other news, Nvidia faces backlash over claims it manipulated GeForce RTX 5060 reviews, while critics like Hardware Unboxed call the 8 GB card a mediocre upgrade, comparing it to a rebranded RTX 5050
