AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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

AMD

RX 6700 XT

RDNA 2 · 12 GB GDDR6

#25 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.33/100

Lowest price

474€

FPS / €

0.911

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AMD

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#2 / 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

530€

FPS / €

0.87

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Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is on average 8% faster than the RX 6700 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6700 XT is currently 56€ cheaper (474€ vs 530€).
The RX 9060 XT 16GB packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6700 XT

RX 9060 XT 16GB

Counter-Strike 2

+3%

374 FPS

1% low 219

386 FPS

1% low 218

Apex Legends

+8%

248 FPS

1% low 169

269 FPS

1% low 178

Grand Theft Auto V

+17%

89 FPS

1% low 67

104 FPS

1% low 79

Red Dead Redemption 2

+16%

129 FPS

1% low 93

150 FPS

1% low 106

Cyberpunk 2077

+16%

96 FPS

1% low 76

111 FPS

1% low 87

Rocket League

+6%

733 FPS

1% low 326

778 FPS

1% low 344

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+12%

154 FPS

1% low 110

173 FPS

1% low 122

Crimson Desert

+16%

109 FPS

1% low 78

126 FPS

1% low 89

FPS / €

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

RX 6700 XT

0.911

RX 9060 XT 16GB

0.87

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Specifications

	RX 6700 XT	RX 9060 XT 16GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2021-03	2025-06
Video memory	12 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	384 GB/s	320 GB/s
Shading units	2560	2048
Boost clock	2581 MHz	3130 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	230 W	160 W
Recommended PSU	650 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$479	$349

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6700 XT

#25 / 71

Popularity score3.9/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

1,442€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

#2 / 71

Popularity score61/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.14.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

3269

Average build price

1,366€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

Unnamed build

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RX 6700 XT

9 models tracked

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

26 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6700 XT or the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is on average 8% faster than the RX 6700 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6700 XT is currently 56€ cheaper (474€ vs 530€). The RX 9060 XT 16GB packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6700 XT or RX 9060 XT 16GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6700 XT averages 393 FPS versus 423 FPS for the RX 9060 XT 16GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6700 XT?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 6700 XT. 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 MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6700 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6700 XT is the r5-5600x (13 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 6700 XT cost right now?

The RX 6700 XT is available from 474€. We track 9 models in real time.

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

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from 530€. We track 26 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p and 4K gaming, it excels at ray tracing and supports all AMD FidelityFX technologies.

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.