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

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 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 / €

0.799

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 XT is on average 24% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $437 cheaper ($253 vs $690).
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 XT

Counter-Strike 2

+10%

363 FPS

1% low 220

398 FPS

1% low 241

Apex Legends

+26%

248 FPS

1% low 170

313 FPS

1% low 207

Grand Theft Auto V

+56%

91 FPS

1% low 67

142 FPS

1% low 106

Red Dead Redemption 2

+27%

150 FPS

1% low 106

191 FPS

1% low 135

Cyberpunk 2077

+42%

81 FPS

1% low 60

115 FPS

1% low 90

Rocket League

+24%

716 FPS

1% low 309

890 FPS

1% low 391

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+35%

133 FPS

1% low 101

179 FPS

1% low 128

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

1.74

RX 9070 XT

0.799

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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

#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 XT

#1 / 69

Popularity score92.1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.16.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

3022

Average build price

$1,826

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Seasonic CORE GX 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $130

Latest builds

PC -> Gaming

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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 XT

84 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 24% faster than the RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $437 cheaper ($253 vs $690). 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 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 16GB averages 394 FPS versus 488 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 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular.

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 Seasonic CORE GX 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully 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 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 XT is the r7-7800x3D (923 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 XT cost right now?

The RX 9070 XT is available from $690. We track 84 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.