AMD Radeon RX 6900 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 6900 XT

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#31 / 71▲

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

$889

FPS / $

0.561

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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

$520

FPS / $

0.887

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Our verdict

The RX 6900 XT is on average 7% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $369 cheaper ($520 vs $889).
With 0.887 FPS/$, 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 6900 XT

RX 9060 XT 16GB

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

390 FPS

1% low 238

386 FPS

1% low 218

Apex Legends

+6%

285 FPS

1% low 196

269 FPS

1% low 178

Grand Theft Auto V

+17%

122 FPS

1% low 90

104 FPS

1% low 79

Red Dead Redemption 2

+11%

167 FPS

1% low 113

150 FPS

1% low 106

Cyberpunk 2077

+8%

120 FPS

1% low 94

111 FPS

1% low 87

Rocket League

+8%

840 FPS

1% low 366

778 FPS

1% low 344

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+6%

183 FPS

1% low 132

173 FPS

1% low 122

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

0.561

RX 9060 XT 16GB

0.887

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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

#31 / 71

Popularity score4.9/100

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

$1,741

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Gigabyte GP-P850GM 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $159

Latest builds

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

#3 / 71

Popularity score53.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.9.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

3269

Average build price

$1,366

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · $100

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6900 XT

11 models tracked

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

18 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 7% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $369 cheaper ($520 vs $889). With 0.887 FPS/$, 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 453 FPS versus 423 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 Gigabyte GP-P850GM 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 A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

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 (865 builds).

How much does the RX 6900 XT cost right now?

The RX 6900 XT is available from $889. We track 11 models in real time.

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

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from $520. We track 18 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.