AMD Radeon RX 6800 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 6800 XT

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#30 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.55/100

Lowest price

$795

FPS / $

0.613

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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

$500

FPS / $

0.922

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Our verdict

The RX 6800 XT is on average 6% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $295 cheaper ($500 vs $795).
With 0.922 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6800 XT

RX 9060 XT 16GB

Counter-Strike 2

+3%

396 FPS

1% low 232

386 FPS

1% low 218

Apex Legends

+6%

284 FPS

1% low 185

269 FPS

1% low 178

Grand Theft Auto V

+8%

112 FPS

1% low 83

104 FPS

1% low 79

Red Dead Redemption 2

+2%

153 FPS

1% low 114

150 FPS

1% low 106

Cyberpunk 2077

+6%

118 FPS

1% low 89

111 FPS

1% low 87

Rocket League

+5%

817 FPS

1% low 359

778 FPS

1% low 344

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+2%

177 FPS

1% low 126

173 FPS

1% low 122

Crimson Desert

+2%

129 FPS

1% low 96

126 FPS

1% low 89

FPS / $

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

RX 6800 XT

0.613

RX 9060 XT 16GB

0.922

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Specifications

	RX 6800 XT	RX 9060 XT 16GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2020-11	2025-06
Video memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	512 GB/s	320 GB/s
Shading units	4608	2048
Boost clock	2250 MHz	3130 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	300 W	160 W
Recommended PSU	750 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$649	$349

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6800 XT

#30 / 71

Popularity score3.9/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.8%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,883

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 White 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $134

Latest builds

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Alternative PENURIE

RX 9060 XT 16GB

#3 / 71

Popularity score54.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.8.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

3135

Average build price

$1,236

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 II power supply unit 750 W 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black

750 W · $90

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6800 XT

6 models tracked

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

24 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6800 XT or the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

The RX 6800 XT is on average 6% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $295 cheaper ($500 vs $795). With 0.922 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6800 XT or RX 9060 XT 16GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6800 XT averages 447 FPS versus 423 FPS for the RX 9060 XT 16GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6800 XT?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RX 6800 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 White 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

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 A750GL PCIE5 II power supply unit 750 W 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6800 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6800 XT is the r5-9600x (6 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 (833 builds).

How much does the RX 6800 XT cost right now?

The RX 6800 XT is available from $795. We track 6 models in real time.

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

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from $500. We track 24 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 4K gaming, it excels at ray tracing and competes with the best NVIDIA cards of its generation.

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.