AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#11 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
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

334€

FPS / €

1.332

AMD

RX 9070 XT

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#1 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
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

644€

FPS / €

0.856

Our verdict

  • The RX 9070 XT is on average 26% faster than the RX 9060 XT 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently 310€ cheaper (334€ vs 644€).
  • With 1.332 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 9070 XT 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 XT
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+14%
350 FPS
1% low 212
398 FPS
1% low 241
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+31%
239 FPS
1% low 163
313 FPS
1% low 207
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+63%
87 FPS
1% low 69
142 FPS
1% low 106
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+35%
142 FPS
1% low 102
191 FPS
1% low 135
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+47%
78 FPS
1% low 56
115 FPS
1% low 90
Rocket League

Rocket League

+26%
708 FPS
1% low 320
890 FPS
1% low 391
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+37%
131 FPS
1% low 98
179 FPS
1% low 128
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+34%
120 FPS
1% low 86
161 FPS
1% low 113

FPS / €

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

RX 9060 XT 8GB
1.332
RX 9070 XT
0.856

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Specifications

RX 9060 XT 8GB RX 9070 XT
ArchitectureRDNA 4 RDNA 4
Release date2025-06 2025-03
Video memory8 GB 16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit 256 bit
Bandwidth320 GB/s 640 GB/s
Shading units2048 4096
Boost clock3130 MHz 2970 MHz
Power draw (TDP)150 W 304 W
Recommended PSU500 W 750 W
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price$299 $599

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 8GB

#11 / 69
Popularity score15.2/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

853

Average build price

909€

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

3023

Average build price

1,826€

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Frequently asked questions

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

The RX 9070 XT is on average 26% faster than the RX 9060 XT 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently 310€ cheaper (334€ vs 644€). With 1.332 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9070 XT 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 XT?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 8GB averages 388 FPS versus 488 FPS for the RX 9070 XT 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 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 A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

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 (165 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 (924 builds).

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

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from 334€. We track 26 models in real time.

How much does the RX 9070 XT cost right now?

The RX 9070 XT is available from 644€. We track 84 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 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.

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