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

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

AMD

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#4 / 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

$460

FPS / $

1.002

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AMD

RX 9070 XT

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#1 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.88/100

Lowest price

$690

FPS / $

0.826

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 XT is on average 19% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $230 cheaper ($460 vs $690).
With 1.002 FPS/$, 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 9060 XT 16GB

RX 9070 XT

Counter-Strike 2

+5%

386 FPS

1% low 218

407 FPS

1% low 243

Apex Legends

+21%

269 FPS

1% low 178

326 FPS

1% low 214

Grand Theft Auto V

+47%

104 FPS

1% low 79

153 FPS

1% low 110

Red Dead Redemption 2

+27%

150 FPS

1% low 106

191 FPS

1% low 135

Cyberpunk 2077

+30%

111 FPS

1% low 87

144 FPS

1% low 110

Rocket League

+17%

778 FPS

1% low 344

911 FPS

1% low 415

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+17%

173 FPS

1% low 122

203 FPS

1% low 149

Crimson Desert

+28%

126 FPS

1% low 89

161 FPS

1% low 113

FPS / $

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

RX 9060 XT 16GB

1.002

RX 9070 XT

0.826

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 16GB	RX 9070 XT
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	4096
Boost clock	3130 MHz	2970 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	160 W	304 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	750 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$349	$599

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 16GB

#4 / 69

Popularity score61.9/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.13.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2890

Average build price

$1,209

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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r5-7500f

RX 9070 XT

#1 / 69

Popularity score92.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.16.9%

Number of builds created with this GPU

3651

Average build price

$1,858

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A750BE 750W 80 Plus Bronze Semi-modular Black

750 W · $68

Latest builds

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RX 9060 XT 16GB

23 models tracked

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RX 9070 XT

35 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

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

The RX 9070 XT is on average 19% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $230 cheaper ($460 vs $690). With 1.002 FPS/$, 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 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 16GB averages 423 FPS versus 505 FPS for the RX 9070 XT 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 PCIE 5.1 & ATX 3.1 Gaming Power Supply - Full Modular - 80 Plus Gold Certified 750W - Compact Size - ATX PSU - 10 Year Warranty.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9070 XT?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RX 9070 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A750BE 750W 80 Plus Bronze Semi-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 (782 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 9070 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 XT is the r7-7800x3D (1185 builds).

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

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from $460. We track 23 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9070 XT cost right now?

The RX 9070 XT is available from $690. We track 35 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 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, featuring RDNA 4 architecture, delivers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and competes with the best cards in its class.