AMD Radeon RX 6400 vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6400

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#60 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 6400
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

$231

FPS / €

1.255

AMD

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#11 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
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

$380

FPS / €

1.171

Our verdict

  • The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 44% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 6400 is currently $149 cheaper ($231 vs $380).
  • With 1.255 FPS per euro, the RX 6400 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 9060 XT 8GB packs more video memory (8 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 8GB
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+13%
311 FPS
1% low 186
350 FPS
1% low 212
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+67%
143 FPS
1% low 103
239 FPS
1% low 163
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+123%
39 FPS
1% low 28
87 FPS
1% low 69
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+92%
74 FPS
1% low 52
142 FPS
1% low 102
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+271%
21 FPS
1% low 16
78 FPS
1% low 56
Rocket League

Rocket League

+27%
559 FPS
1% low 226
708 FPS
1% low 320
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+167%
49 FPS
1% low 35
131 FPS
1% low 98
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+94%
62 FPS
1% low 44
120 FPS
1% low 86

FPS / €

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

RX 6400
1.255
RX 9060 XT 8GB
1.171

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Specifications

RX 6400 RX 9060 XT 8GB
ArchitectureRDNA 2 RDNA 4
Release date2022-01 2025-06
Video memory4 GB 8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus64 bit 128 bit
Bandwidth128 GB/s 320 GB/s
Shading units768 2048
Boost clock2321 MHz 3130 MHz
Power draw (TDP)53 W 150 W
Recommended PSU350 W 500 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4 PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price$159 $299

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6400

#60 / 69
Popularity score0.7/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

8

Average build price

$620

RX 9060 XT 8GB

#11 / 69
Popularity score15.2/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

853

Average build price

$909

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6400 or the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 44% faster than the RX 6400 at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6400 is currently $149 cheaper ($231 vs $380). With 1.255 FPS per euro, the RX 6400 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9060 XT 8GB packs more video memory (8 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 8GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6400 averages 270 FPS versus 388 FPS for the RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 8GB?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6400?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6400 is the r5-3400g (3 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 8GB is the r5-7500f (165 builds).

How much does the RX 6400 cost right now?

The RX 6400 is available from $231. We track 9 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9060 XT 8GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from $380. We track 26 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 8GB

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.

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