AMD Radeon RX 6400 vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6400

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#62 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.1/100

Lowest price

$301

FPS / $

1.03

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AMD

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#3 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.37/100

Lowest price

$520

FPS / $

0.887

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Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is on average 46% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6400 is currently $219 cheaper ($301 vs $520).
With 1.03 FPS/$, the RX 6400 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 9060 XT 16GB packs more video memory (16 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6400

RX 9060 XT 16GB

Counter-Strike 2

+17%

330 FPS

1% low 193

386 FPS

1% low 218

Apex Legends

+65%

163 FPS

1% low 109

269 FPS

1% low 178

Grand Theft Auto V

+104%

51 FPS

1% low 38

104 FPS

1% low 79

Red Dead Redemption 2

+103%

74 FPS

1% low 52

150 FPS

1% low 106

Cyberpunk 2077

+109%

53 FPS

1% low 39

111 FPS

1% low 87

Rocket League

+32%

591 FPS

1% low 245

778 FPS

1% low 344

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+111%

82 FPS

1% low 61

173 FPS

1% low 122

Crimson Desert

+103%

62 FPS

1% low 44

126 FPS

1% low 89

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6400

1.03

RX 9060 XT 16GB

0.887

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Specifications

	RX 6400	RX 9060 XT 16GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2022-01	2025-06
Video memory	4 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	128 GB/s	320 GB/s
Shading units	768	2048
Boost clock	2321 MHz	3130 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	53 W	160 W
Recommended PSU	350 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$159	$349

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6400

#62 / 71

Popularity score1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$763

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

Unnamed build

FIN PC

RX 9060 XT 16GB

#3 / 71

Popularity score53.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.9.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

3269

Average build price

$1,366

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · $100

Latest builds

Unnamed build

Unnamed build

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RX 6400

2 models tracked

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

19 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6400 or the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is on average 46% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6400 is currently $219 cheaper ($301 vs $520). With 1.03 FPS/$, the RX 6400 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9060 XT 16GB packs more video memory (16 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6400 or RX 9060 XT 16GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6400 averages 290 FPS versus 423 FPS for the RX 9060 XT 16GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6400?

A power supply of around 350 W is recommended for the RX 6400. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 16GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6400?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6400 is the r5-5500 (1 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the r5-7500f (865 builds).

How much does the RX 6400 cost right now?

The RX 6400 is available from $301. We track 2 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9060 XT 16GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from $520. We track 19 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6400

The AMD Radeon RX 6400 offers entry-level gaming performance with RDNA 2 architecture. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it features 4 GB of GDDR6 memory and excellent price-performance ratio for budget builds.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers strong performance-to-price value for gamers.