AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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

AMD

RX 7700 XT

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

#20 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
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

$410

FPS / €

1.078

AMD

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#11 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
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

$380

FPS / €

1.171

Our verdict

  • The RX 7700 XT and the RX 9060 XT 8GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (392 FPS vs 388 FPS on average).
  • The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently $30 cheaper ($380 vs $410).
  • With 1.171 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 7700 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 7700 XT
RX 9060 XT 8GB
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+3%
359 FPS
1% low 215
350 FPS
1% low 212
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+3%
245 FPS
1% low 172
239 FPS
1% low 163
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+8%
94 FPS
1% low 68
87 FPS
1% low 69
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+4%
147 FPS
1% low 100
142 FPS
1% low 102
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+3%
80 FPS
1% low 60
78 FPS
1% low 56
Rocket League

Rocket League

+1%
714 FPS
1% low 331
708 FPS
1% low 320
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+1%
130 FPS
1% low 98
131 FPS
1% low 98
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+3%
123 FPS
1% low 85
120 FPS
1% low 86

FPS / €

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

RX 7700 XT
1.078
RX 9060 XT 8GB
1.171

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Specifications

RX 7700 XT RX 9060 XT 8GB
ArchitectureRDNA 3 RDNA 4
Release date2023-09 2025-06
Video memory12 GB 8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus192 bit 128 bit
Bandwidth432 GB/s 320 GB/s
Shading units3456 2048
Boost clock2544 MHz 3130 MHz
Power draw (TDP)245 W 150 W
Recommended PSU700 W 500 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price$449 $299

Popularity on DropReference

RX 7700 XT

#20 / 69
Popularity score3.2/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

158

Average build price

$1,218

RX 9060 XT 8GB

#11 / 69
Popularity score15.2/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

853

Average build price

$909

All models

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 7700 XT or the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

The RX 7700 XT and the RX 9060 XT 8GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (392 FPS vs 388 FPS on average). The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently $30 cheaper ($380 vs $410). With 1.171 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 7700 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 7700 XT or RX 9060 XT 8GB?

At 1440p, the RX 7700 XT averages 392 FPS versus 388 FPS for the RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 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 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 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 8GB is the r5-7500f (165 builds).

How much does the RX 7700 XT cost right now?

The RX 7700 XT is available from $410. We track 23 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9060 XT 8GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from $380. We track 26 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 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.

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