AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

AMD claimed the Radeon RX 9060 XT would deliver performance similar to the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. Based on our testing, that claim holds up. We observed virtually identical performance at 1440p. Assuming AMD can meet demand (which might not be the case for the first few months), the new 9060 XT 16GB checks all the right boxes.
– As reviewed by TechSpot on Jun 2025
RDNA 4
Architecture
Midrange
Product Tier
2048
Shader Cores
64
ROPs
128
TMUs
32
RT Cores
16 GB
Memory
GDDR6
Memory Type
322 GB/s
Bandwidth
160 W
TDP
$490
Price
GPU Snapshot
Release date:Jun 4, 2025Price at Launch:$349
Type:DesktopArchitecture:RDNA 4
Generation:RX 9000 seriesProduct Tier:Midrange
VRAM Capacity:16 GBTotal Board Power:160 W
Core Configuration
Shader Cores:2048TMUs:128
ROPs:64L2 Cache:4 MB
L3 Cache:32 MB
Memory
VRAM Capacity:16 GBMemory Type:GDDR6
Memory Speed:20.1 GbpsMemory Bus:128-bit
Bandwidth:322 GB/s
Graphics Processing
Base Clock:1.7 GHzGame Clock:2.53 GHz
Boost Clock:3.13 GHzFP32 Throughput:25.64 TFLOPs
Ray Tracing:YesRay Tracing Cores:32
Process Size:4nmProcess Name:TSMC N4P
Die Size:199 mm²
Power & Connectivity
Total Board Power:160 WPower Connectors:1x 8-pin
Bus Interface:PCIe 5.0 x16HDMI Support:HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPort Support:DP 2.1aDSC:1.2a
Max Displays:4
Media & Software Support
DirectX Support:12 UltimateShader Model:6.8
Vulkan Version:1.4OpenGL Version:4.6

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Price History

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB pricing

Price Date
Current $489 Mar 20, 2026
Highest* $529 Feb 2, 2026
Lowest* $379 Nov 26, 2025
Average $418
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

83

Average Score

Based on 12 reviews

9.2

User Score

Based on 325 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • RT performance improved
  • Major generation-over-generation performance boost
  • Highly competitive gaming speeds
  • Very attractive MSRP
  • Energy-efficient
  • Support for FSR 4

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Real-world prices may end up being higher
  • Limited overclocking potential
  • No GDDR7 memory
  • Mixed results on content creation and AI benchmarks
  • Nvidia DLSS offers a better upscaling and frame generation experience
85

AMD claimed the Radeon RX 9060 XT would deliver performance similar to the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. Based on our testing, that claim holds up. We observed virtually identical performance at 1440p. Assuming AMD can meet demand (which might not be the case for the first few months), the new 9060 XT 16GB checks all the right boxes.

By TechSpot on
80

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB provides nearly everything we want from a relatively affordable GPU: good performance, reasonable pricing, and plenty of VRAM. It makes Nvidia’s competing RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti 8GB cards look shortsighted.

By Tom's Hardware on
80

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is an awesome 1080p graphics card. It can handle pretty much anything at that resolution, and even in extremely demanding games like Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Black Myth: Wukong, you can still get excellent framerates, provided you tweak with upscaling a bit more. Assuming the price doesn’t move too much, the 9060 XT is going to be the card to beat at 1080p this year.

By IGN on
80

In our tests, AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT delivers one of the largest generational performance leaps in 2025's crop of graphics cards. Its potent frame rates across many game types and 16GB of memory make this GPU a sweet, popularly priced deal for 1080p and light 1440p play.

By PCMag on
80

AMD's RX 9060 XT doesn't pull any punches, and with its smart placement in the current-gen GPU market, it doesn't need to.

By XDA Developers on
84

When it comes to the entry-level GPU market, pricing is everything. And while the RX 9060 XT isn't quite capable of outright beating Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti, it often comes within touching distance of it—all for an $80 lower MSRP. That makes it the budget card to beat right now, if you ask me.

By PCGamer on
80

Whether you’re building a powerhouse workstation or upgrading your living-room PC, this card delivers reliable, efficient performance at a reasonable price point. At $349 MSRP, it looks like a card that offer value—though once partner-brand premiums and VAT are added, you might end up closer to $400–450. To get the best bang for your buck, look for the simpler reference-style models and shop around for deals.

By The Guru of 3D on
90

It hasn’t been a completely smooth gaming experience with the AMD RX 9060 XT. My potentially faulty RX 9060 XT review sample caused Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Hogwarts Legacy to both crash on me. Hogwarts Legacy refused to start and instantly prompted an AMD’s Bug Report Tool warning message that the video driver timed out. COD: BO6 at least ran fine for me most of the time, and it only crashed once while running the built-in benchmark, which ran without issue on five other occasions.

By The Shortcut on
85

AMD's RX 9060 XT 16GB is a compelling addition to the sub-£350 market. If it can hold at the £315 MSRP, we'd expect AMD to shift a large number of units.

By KitGuru on
80

At MSRP, the Radeon RX 9060 XT is a fantastic buy. It's quicker than the RTX 5060, while the 16GB version costs $80 less than the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and isn't far off its pace. The lack of widespread game support for FSR 4 dents its appeal, though, as does the potential for price rises beyond its MSRP.

By PCGamesN on
87

The Radeon RX 9060 XT delivers a solid amount of 1080p and 1440p gaming power for just $350. It’s not the fastest card around, but it’s a great option for most people.

By Engadget on
80

As the gaming market, and life in general, gets insanely expensive, getting graphics cards at this price point will always be attractive. It’s why Nvidia released their RTX 5060, and AMD have this new Radeon RX 9060 XT. We don’t think it’s coincidental that both cards have similar pricing. This XFX Swift, being the stock card, is the cheapest at just a shade over three hundred notes.

By OC3D on

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