AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#11 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.35/100

Lowest price

440€

FPS / €

1.064

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Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 8GB and the RX 6700 XT deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (404 FPS vs 393 FPS on average).
The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently 34€ cheaper (440€ vs 474€).
With 1.064 FPS/€, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 6700 XT packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 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 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

374 FPS

1% low 219

370 FPS

1% low 224

Apex Legends

+5%

248 FPS

1% low 169

260 FPS

1% low 181

Grand Theft Auto V

+17%

89 FPS

1% low 67

104 FPS

1% low 77

Red Dead Redemption 2

+10%

129 FPS

1% low 93

142 FPS

1% low 102

Cyberpunk 2077

+14%

96 FPS

1% low 76

109 FPS

1% low 80

Rocket League

+1%

733 FPS

1% low 326

740 FPS

1% low 340

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+6%

154 FPS

1% low 110

164 FPS

1% low 121

Crimson Desert

+10%

109 FPS

1% low 78

120 FPS

1% low 86

FPS / €

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

RX 6700 XT

0.911

RX 9060 XT 8GB

1.064

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Specifications

	RX 6700 XT	RX 9060 XT 8GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2021-03	2025-06
Video memory	12 GB	8 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	150 W
Recommended PSU	650 W	500 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$479	$299

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

1,443€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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PC pour Maël

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RX 9060 XT 8GB

#11 / 71

Popularity score17/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.3.9%

Number of builds created with this GPU

1044

Average build price

965€

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 6700 XT

9 models tracked

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RX 9060 XT 8GB

11 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6700 XT or the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB and the RX 6700 XT deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (404 FPS vs 393 FPS on average). The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently 34€ cheaper (440€ vs 474€). With 1.064 FPS/€, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 6700 XT packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6700 XT or RX 9060 XT 8GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6700 XT averages 393 FPS versus 404 FPS for the RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 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 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 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 8GB is the r5-7500f (204 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 8GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from 440€. We track 11 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 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.