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

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#2 / 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

530€

FPS / €

0.87

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AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#8 / 71

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

619€

FPS / €

0.887

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 is on average 18% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently 89€ cheaper (530€ vs 619€).

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RX 9070

Counter-Strike 2

+5%

386 FPS

1% low 218

405 FPS

1% low 243

Apex Legends

+20%

269 FPS

1% low 178

322 FPS

1% low 209

Grand Theft Auto V

+33%

104 FPS

1% low 79

138 FPS

1% low 105

Red Dead Redemption 2

+21%

150 FPS

1% low 106

181 FPS

1% low 132

Cyberpunk 2077

+27%

111 FPS

1% low 87

141 FPS

1% low 102

Rocket League

+17%

778 FPS

1% low 344

912 FPS

1% low 400

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+13%

173 FPS

1% low 122

195 FPS

1% low 146

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

0.87

RX 9070

0.887

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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

#2 / 71

Popularity score61.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.14.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

3209

Average build price

1,245€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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PC Gaming 1440p

RX 9070

#8 / 71

Popularity score27.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.4.9%

Number of builds created with this GPU

737

Average build price

1,541€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · 89€

Latest builds

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

26 models tracked

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RX 9070

22 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 18% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently 89€ cheaper (530€ vs 619€).

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 9060 XT 16GB or RX 9070?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 16GB averages 423 FPS versus 500 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 A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

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 MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

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 (851 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 (150 builds).

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

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from 530€. We track 26 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from 619€. We track 22 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.