AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs AMD Radeon RX 9070

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

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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AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#9 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.65/100

Lowest price

$550

FPS / €

0.965

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 is on average 19% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $297 cheaper ($253 vs $550).
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 9060 XT 16GB

RX 9070

Counter-Strike 2

+6%

363 FPS

1% low 220

384 FPS

1% low 228

Apex Legends

+23%

248 FPS

1% low 170

305 FPS

1% low 203

Grand Theft Auto V

+37%

91 FPS

1% low 67

125 FPS

1% low 93

Red Dead Redemption 2

+21%

150 FPS

1% low 106

181 FPS

1% low 132

Cyberpunk 2077

+36%

81 FPS

1% low 60

110 FPS

1% low 80

Rocket League

+18%

716 FPS

1% low 309

846 FPS

1% low 378

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+30%

133 FPS

1% low 101

173 FPS

1% low 124

Crimson Desert

+21%

126 FPS

1% low 89

152 FPS

1% low 111

FPS / €

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

RX 9060 XT 16GB

1.74

RX 9070

0.965

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 16GB	RX 9070
Architecture	RDNA 4	RDNA 4
Release date	2025-06	2025-03
Video memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	320 GB/s	640 GB/s
Shading units	2048	3584
Boost clock	3130 MHz	2540 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	160 W	220 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	650 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$349	$549

Popularity on DropReference

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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RX 9070

#9 / 69

Popularity score22.5/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.3.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

453

Average build price

$1,442

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Thermaltake SPD-750AH2CLB 750W 80 Plus Bronze Semi-Modular

750 W · $60

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 9060 XT 16GB

47 models tracked

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RX 9070

59 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 16GB or the RX 9070?

The RX 9070 is on average 19% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $297 cheaper ($253 vs $550). 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 9060 XT 16GB or RX 9070?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 16GB averages 394 FPS versus 468 FPS for the RX 9070 across our reference games.

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.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 9070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Thermaltake SPD-750AH2CLB 750W 80 Plus Bronze Semi-Modular.

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).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 is the r5-7500f (114 builds).

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.

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from $550. We track 59 models in real time.

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.

AMD Radeon RX 9070

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers excellent performance-to-price value for gamers.