AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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

AMD

RX 6900 XT

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#24 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.64/100

Lowest price

$770

FPS / €

0.625

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AMD

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#6 / 69

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

$253

FPS / €

1.74

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Our verdict

The RX 6900 XT is on average 9% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $517 cheaper ($253 vs $770).
With 1.74 FPS per euro, 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 6900 XT

RX 9060 XT 16GB

Counter-Strike 2

+5%

382 FPS

1% low 229

363 FPS

1% low 220

Apex Legends

+10%

274 FPS

1% low 183

248 FPS

1% low 170

Grand Theft Auto V

+19%

108 FPS

1% low 81

91 FPS

1% low 67

Red Dead Redemption 2

+11%

167 FPS

1% low 113

150 FPS

1% low 106

Cyberpunk 2077

+17%

95 FPS

1% low 69

81 FPS

1% low 60

Rocket League

+9%

783 FPS

1% low 346

716 FPS

1% low 309

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+13%

150 FPS

1% low 112

133 FPS

1% low 101

Crimson Desert

+11%

140 FPS

1% low 95

126 FPS

1% low 89

FPS / €

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

RX 6900 XT

0.625

RX 9060 XT 16GB

1.74

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Specifications

	RX 6900 XT	RX 9060 XT 16GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Release date	2020-12	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	5120	2048
Boost clock	2250 MHz	3130 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	300 W	160 W
Recommended PSU	850 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$999	$349

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6900 XT

#24 / 69

Popularity score2.6/100

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

$1,636

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

850 W · $60

Latest builds

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

#6 / 69

Popularity score54.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.11.7%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2404

Average build price

$1,179

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular

750 W · $95

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6900 XT

25 models tracked

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

47 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6900 XT or the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

The RX 6900 XT is on average 9% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $517 cheaper ($253 vs $770). With 1.74 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6900 XT or RX 9060 XT 16GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6900 XT averages 431 FPS versus 394 FPS for the RX 9060 XT 16GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6900 XT?

A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RX 6900 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6900 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6900 XT is the r7-5700x (7 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 (657 builds).

How much does the RX 6900 XT cost right now?

The RX 6900 XT is available from $770. We track 25 models in real time.

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

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from $253. We track 47 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers ultra high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. AMD's flagship card excels at 4K and competes with RTX 3090 for the title of best graphics card.

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.