AMD's New RX 9060 XT Graphics Card Will Launch In 8GB And 16GB VRAM Versions

[ad_1] AMD introduced its newest graphics card, the Radeon RX 9060 X, at Computex 2025 earlier this week. That is the third GPU in AMD's 9000 collection lineup that additionally consists of the RX 9070 and 9070 XT, and its slated to launch June 5. Whereas it is positioned because the entry-level possibility within the RX 9000 collection, the RX 9060 XT runs on the identical RNDA 4 structure because the extra highly effective RX 9070 and 9070 XT and consists of FSR 4 decision upscaling and body technology, in addition to DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b assist.

AMD is producing two variations of the RX 9060 XT: one with 8GB VRAM and one other with 16GB VRAM. Each fashions will characteristic 32 RDNA 4 CUs (computation items), as much as 3.13GHz clock pace, and between 150W and 182W energy draw, relying on the mannequin's VRAM and clock pace. Whereas these are stable specs for an entry-level card, issues get a bit extra complicated from there.

Energy and pricing AMD lists the MSRP as $300 for the 8GB mannequin and $350 for the 16GB mannequin. Nevertheless, the corporate isn't releasing RX 9060 XT reference playing cards itself. As an alternative, third-party producers like Asus, Acer, Gigabyte, and others are launching their very own variations of the RX 9060 XT beginning June 5. As such, efficiency, energy draw, and pricing will possible differ between the varied RX 9060 XT fashions (particularly for overclocked fashions), however not less than a few of these GPUs will persist with the reference clock speeds and due to this fact MSRP (assuming the continuing tariffs don't affect these costs).

Asus is launching three RX 9060 XT fashions As for efficiency, the RX 9060 XT 16GB is positioned because the alternative for AMD's RX 7600 XT as its flagship entry-level GPU, making it the first competitor to Nvidia's $300 GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti (which prices both $380 for the 8GB model or $429 for the 16GB model). Based on AMD's Computex 2025 presentation, the corporate's inside testing discovered the RX 9060 XT is roughly six p.c quicker than the RTX 5060 Ti on 40 video games working at 1440p--and at roughly $80 MSRP cheaper. Nevertheless, these checks evaluate the RX 9060 XT 16GB to the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, relatively than the RTX 5060 16GB. The RX 9060 8GB mannequin's efficiency is a much bigger query, because the smaller quantity of VRAM may result in important efficiency dips.

On X (previously Twitter), AMD's Chief Architect of Gaming Options and Gaming Advertising and marketing, Frank Azor, defined that almost all gamers use a 1080p show, for which 8GB of VRAM is greater than sufficient. Whereas technically true, it would not alleviate the considerations over complicated shoppers who might even see the above comparisons of the RX 9060 XT 16GB's 6% efficiency enhance over the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB and assume that applies to all RX 9060 XT fashions. And once more, the precise efficiency will possible differ between the varied SKUs launching June 5, which may additional compound the difficulty.

Majority of avid gamers are nonetheless enjoying at 1080p and haven't any use for greater than 8GB of reminiscence. Most performed video games WW are principally esports video games. We would not construct it if there wasn't a marketplace for it. If 8GB is not best for you then there's 16GB. Identical GPU, no compromise, simply reminiscence…

— Frank Azor (@AzorFrank) Might 22, 2025 The place to search out the AMD RX 9060 XT These potential considerations and unanswered questions apart, the RX 9060 XT nonetheless seems to be like a stable entry-level selection for these already invested in AMD's {hardware}. As talked about above, a number of producers are releasing RX 9060 XT GPUs beginning June 5, and whereas none are at present listed for preorder, you possibly can study extra in regards to the fashions introduced from Asus, Acer, and Gigabyte, at every firm's on-line retailer. Different manufacturers like PowerColor additionally confirmed off upcoming RX 9060 XT GPUs on the Computex 2025 present ground. We'll make sure to replace this submit as soon as the GPUs can be found.