AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 7700 XT

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

#52 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.50/100

Lowest price

$390

FPS / $

1.156

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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

$460

FPS / $

1.002

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Our verdict

The RX 7700 XT and the RX 9060 XT 16GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (423 FPS vs 423 FPS on average).
The RX 7700 XT is currently $70 cheaper ($390 vs $460).
With 1.156 FPS/$, the RX 7700 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
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 7700 XT

RX 9060 XT 16GB

Counter-Strike 2

+3%

376 FPS

1% low 221

386 FPS

1% low 218

Apex Legends

+1%

271 FPS

1% low 176

269 FPS

1% low 178

Grand Theft Auto V

+3%

107 FPS

1% low 80

104 FPS

1% low 79

Red Dead Redemption 2

+2%

147 FPS

1% low 100

150 FPS

1% low 106

Cyberpunk 2077

+1%

110 FPS

1% low 80

111 FPS

1% low 87

Rocket League

778 FPS

1% low 336

778 FPS

1% low 344

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+7%

161 FPS

1% low 119

173 FPS

1% low 122

Crimson Desert

+2%

123 FPS

1% low 85

126 FPS

1% low 89

FPS / $

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

RX 7700 XT

1.156

RX 9060 XT 16GB

1.002

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Specifications

	RX 7700 XT	RX 9060 XT 16GB
Architecture	RDNA 3	RDNA 4
Release date	2023-09	2025-06
Video memory	12 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	432 GB/s	320 GB/s
Shading units	3456	2048
Boost clock	2544 MHz	3130 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	245 W	160 W
Recommended PSU	700 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$449	$349

Popularity on DropReference

RX 7700 XT

#52 / 71

Popularity score1.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

164

Average build price

$1,234

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular

750 W · $95

Latest builds

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

#3 / 71

Popularity score52.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.7.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

3012

Average build price

$1,219

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A750GL PCIE 5.1 & ATX 3.1 Gaming Power Supply - Full Modular - 80 Plus Gold Certified 750W - Compact Size - ATX PSU - 10 Year Warranty

750 W · $90

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 7700 XT

1 models tracked

ASRock RX 7700 XT Challenger OC 12GB GDDR6 Black$390

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

22 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 7700 XT or the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

The RX 7700 XT and the RX 9060 XT 16GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (423 FPS vs 423 FPS on average). The RX 7700 XT is currently $70 cheaper ($390 vs $460). With 1.156 FPS/$, the RX 7700 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio. 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 7700 XT or RX 9060 XT 16GB?

At 1440p, the RX 7700 XT averages 423 FPS versus 423 FPS for the RX 9060 XT 16GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 7700 XT?

A power supply of around 700 W is recommended for the RX 7700 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold 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 PCIE 5.1 & ATX 3.1 Gaming Power Supply - Full Modular - 80 Plus Gold Certified 750W - Compact Size - ATX PSU - 10 Year Warranty.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 7700 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7700 XT is the r5-7500f (25 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 (811 builds).

How much does the RX 7700 XT cost right now?

The RX 7700 XT is available from $390. We track 1 models in real time.

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

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from $460. We track 22 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent performance-to-price ratio.

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.