AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs AMD Radeon RX 9070

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

AMD

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#11 / 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

$400

FPS / $

1.17

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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

$530

FPS / $

1.036

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 is on average 24% faster than the RX 9060 XT 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently $130 cheaper ($400 vs $530).
With 1.17 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 9070 packs more video memory (16 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 9060 XT 8GB

RX 9070

Counter-Strike 2

+9%

370 FPS

1% low 224

405 FPS

1% low 243

Apex Legends

+24%

260 FPS

1% low 181

322 FPS

1% low 209

Grand Theft Auto V

+33%

104 FPS

1% low 77

138 FPS

1% low 105

Red Dead Redemption 2

+27%

142 FPS

1% low 102

181 FPS

1% low 132

Cyberpunk 2077

+29%

109 FPS

1% low 80

141 FPS

1% low 102

Rocket League

+23%

740 FPS

1% low 340

912 FPS

1% low 400

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+19%

164 FPS

1% low 121

195 FPS

1% low 146

Crimson Desert

+27%

120 FPS

1% low 86

152 FPS

1% low 111

FPS / $

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

RX 9060 XT 8GB

1.17

RX 9070

1.036

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 8GB	RX 9070
Architecture	RDNA 4	RDNA 4
Release date	2025-06	2025-03
Video memory	8 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)	150 W	220 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	650 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price	$299	$549

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 8GB

#11 / 69

Popularity score16.6/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

959

Average build price

$930

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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Pc plaisir full HD

RX 9070

#9 / 69

Popularity score25.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

595

Average build price

$1,488

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair RM850e 850W ATX 3.1 Fully Modular White

850 W · $135

Latest builds

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Unnamed build

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RX 9060 XT 8GB

6 models tracked

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RX 9070

31 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 8GB or the RX 9070?

The RX 9070 is on average 24% faster than the RX 9060 XT 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently $130 cheaper ($400 vs $530). With 1.17 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9070 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 9060 XT 8GB or RX 9070?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 8GB averages 404 FPS versus 500 FPS for the RX 9070 across our reference games.

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.

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 Corsair RM850e 850W ATX 3.1 Fully Modular White.

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 (184 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 (133 builds).

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

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from $400. We track 6 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from $530. We track 31 models in real time.

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.

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.