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AMD's RX 9060 XT is official, and you can actually expect launch day reviews
Summary AMD launches the RX 9060 XT 16GB and 8GB at Computex, with a list price of $350 and $300, respectively. The cards are set to arrive on June 5, and unlike the RTX 5060, AMD says you can expect launch day reviews. AMD also unveiled the Radeon AI Pro R9700 with 32GB of memory, promising significant AI workload improvements. It shouldn't come as a surprise, but AMD made the RX 9060 XT official at Computex. The GPU, which has been the topic of discussion among the rumor mill for months, comes in two flavors; one with 8GB of VRAM and another with 16GB. It's significantly cut-down compared to the excellent RX 9070 XT, but AMD still claims better price-to-performance compared to Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti. And unlike the recently launched RTX 5060, AMD says buyers can expect reviews when the card releases on June 5. AMD continues to undercut the competition with RDNA 4 Even before testing, the RX 9060 XT already looks impressive As leaked shipping manifests previously revealed, AMD is releasing two versions of the RX 9060 XT, one with 8GB of VRAM and another with 16GB. They share the same GPU, however, which comes with 32 RDNA 4 Computes Units, or CUs. For reference, the RX 9070 XT comes with 64 CUs, while the weaker RX 9070 has 56. Power draw is significantly down, too, coming in at 150W for the 8GB model and 182W for the 16GB model; the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 clocked in at 304W and 220W, respectively. The Navi 44 GPU at the heart of the RX 9060 XT is much weaker than the Navi 48 chip inside the RX 9070 XT. Although AMD didn't share hard numbers comparing the RX 9060 XT to the RX 9070 XT, AMD's David McAfee tells me performance should "somewhere in that range" of what the CU count suggests. The more interesting comparison is to the RTX 5060 Ti, however. Pitting the 16GB RX 9060 XT against the 8GB RTX 5060 Ti -- both cards are around the same price -- AMD says you can expect 6% better performance on average. A like-for-like comparison -- 8GB vs. 8GB, and 16GB vs. 16GB -- is a different story. AMD didn't disclose exact numbers, but you can expect that slight lead to disappear when the VRAM is the same. It's hard to say with any certainty, but it looks like the RX 9060 XT will offer performance maybe a few points below the RTX 5060 Ti with the same amount of VRAM. We'll have to wait until we have our hands on the card to confirm, though. Close Perhaps the most exciting aspect of these new GPUs is the price. AMD says the 16GB model clocks in at $350, while the 8GB model comes in at $300. That significantly undercuts the competition from Nvidia, with the 8GB RTX 5060 Ti coming in at $380, and the 16GB version scaling up to $430. AMD was careful to clarify that these are recommended prices, and they don't include any taxes, tariffs, or VAT. In addition to the RX 9060 XT, AMD shared details about its Radeon AI Pro R9700, which is the first workstation card AMD has released packing its RDNA 4 architecture. It's a 32GB card that AMD says will be available in July, and the VRAM capacity appears to be its main claim to fame. AMD shared AI workloads for the R9700 against the RTX 5080, showing close to a 500% improvement in some workloads. The card, which uses the same GPU as the RX 9070 XT, will be available in July, but AMD has yet to disclose pricing details.
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AMD unveils Radeon RX 9060 XT at Computex 2025
AMD has unveiled its 9060 XT GPU at Computex 2025. The midrange GPU will be the clear competitor to and goes toe-to-toe with it on almost every spec. Built on , the 9060 XT will pack 32 compute units, along with 64 dedicated AI accelerators and 32 ray-tracing cores. Notably, the RX 9060 XT will ship in 8GB and 16GB GDDR6 versions, whereas Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti uses faster 28 Gb/s GDDR7, delivering roughly 40 percent more bandwidth (448 GB/s vs. approximately 322 GB/s) on the same 128-bit bus. We'll have to wait for some side-by-side performance comparisons before drawing any strong conclusions from those specs. AMD has listed the 9060 XT's boost clock at speeds up to 3.13 GHz. The GPU boasts 821 TOPS for AI workloads and will draw a modest 150 to 182 watts from the board. The card will connect via PCIe 5.0 x16 and supports the now-standard DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b. Based on these initial specs, the 9060 XT should be a solid entry for games running at 1080p and a decent option for those at 1440p. Those wishing to play at 4K should still opt for the . Pricing and exact release timelines have not yet been announced.
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AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT Is Finally Here
Not too long ago, we heard that AMD wanted to step back from the flagship graphics card market, and that decision has been strongly reflected in its Radeon RX 9000 lineup. Both of the cards we've seen in this range are mid-range cards, and now, we're going even cheaper with the addition of the Radeon RX 9060 XT. AMD has just announced its latest Radeon RX 9060 XT card during Computex 2025, as the company's cheapest Radeon RX 9000 series card to date. And if you've wanted to check out the new RDNA 4 GPUs, this one might be the one to get if you don't want to spend a lot of money. Just like the Radeon RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070, this model features a decent 16 GB of VRAM, which is going to be more than enough to handle most games, but if you don't need this much, you can go a step down to 8GB. The Radeon RX 9060 XT is equipped with 32 AMD RDNA 4 compute units -- just about half what the RX 9070 XT packs. And we also have double the raytracing throughput, presumably compared to the previous RX 7600 XT. We have 32 dedicated ray tracing accelerators and an impressive 64 hardware AI accelerators, capable of delivering a peak performance of 821 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) using INT4 sparse calculations. The graphics card is able to clock up to 3.13 GHz, while as far as power consumption goes, it can range from a maximum of 150W to 182W depending on usage. Not exactly friendly to small PSUs, but it's no RTX 5090 -- that one goes up to an insane 575W, a fact I bring up every chance I get because it's just insane. The card also supports DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 for connectivity. Related AMD's New RX 9000 GPUs Are for Gamers, Not AI The first set of RX 9000 Series GPUs boast premium gaming performance at a shockingly competitive price. Posts Pitting the RX 9060 XT against other cards in the RX 9000 range, the Radeon RX 9070 XT leads with 64 Compute Units (CUs), 128 AI accelerators (1557 INT4 TOPS), and a 2.97 GHz boost, drawing 304W of power. The RX 9070 offers 56 CUs, 112 AI Accelerators (1165 INT4 TOPS), and a 2.52 GHz boost, but with much reduced power draw at 220W. Both feature 16 GB of memory. The RX 9060 XT is the weaker card here, but it's also decent specs-wise for a lot of games as long as you don't try and run 8K games off it -- and if you do try that, you still have support for AMD's FSR 4. We don't have availability or pricing info for this card just yet, but you'll have to keep an eye on your retailer of choice if you want to get one of these. We would love to see a true "flagship" RDNA 4 card, but we're not sure if AMD is ever planning to launch one. Source: AMD
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AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT is a direct shot at Nvidia's RTX 5060 -- here's why I think it will hit the bullseye
In the worst-kept secret of Computex 2025, AMD has just announced its new GPU -- the Radeon RX 9060 XT. The self-proclaimed "world's best graphics card under $350" will be available to buy on June 5th with a starting price of $299. That lower price is for the model with 8GB of video memory (the storage space for all those shiny in-game graphics), and for $349, you can double that to 16GB -- a much better number given how demanding AAA games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are. And if AMD's numbers are reflective of real-world testing (trust me, I'll be testing the hell out of it), then this is looking like the ultimate combo breaker of performance and value for money that is ready to take on the Nvidia RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti. Let me explain. So the first bit that is clear is you're getting more for your money -- 6% faster gaming based on testing 40 of the most played games, and 15% better gaming performance per dollar vs the 5060 Ti. When it comes to cheaper GPUs like this, the secret sauce to extracting the most from your games is AI trickery. Nvidia has led the way on this with DLSS 4 -- bringing crazy frame rates and impressive detail to AAA games (as you can see in our RTX 5060 testing). But AMD has been catching up fast with the fourth generation of its FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) technology, which the RDNA 4 architecture of these new GPUs is purpose built for. The tech is taking another significant leap forward with 'Redstone.' This is the next update to the tech that really turns up the heat on its machine learning capabilities with three new additions: Is this kind of copying Nvidia's homework? Sort of. There are differences in the tech, but DLSS has been doing a lot of this for a while now. But that doesn't mean it's a bad thing -- in fact it's the best decision AMD's made, as it now puts Team Red on an even playing field to really compete. All it needs now is more games, and over 60 titles will come armed with FSR 4 support by June 5th. Speaking to AMD, they talked about how this will open the door to potential multi-frame generation (what has been fuelling those 200+ FPS results on Nvidia RTX 50-series cards since the beginning of the year). And there's one simple reason why all of this comes together to potentially make Team Green pretty green with envy. You see, with all these numbers, AMD has been keen to tell us all about how it is the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti's worst nightmare. But I think the real target here is the 5060. I got talking to a bunch of my mates in the press pool after the announcement, and the wow moment wasn't "I can get 6% better performance for $30 less," it was "I could spend $50 more and get a way better GPU." Our friends over at PC Gamer have been doing some proper in-depth testing of the RTX 5060, and the results were what I expected -- play by Nvidia's rules and you'll be fine, but try to play something outside of its realm and you'll face the limitations fast. And that's why AMD's move is kind of a stroke of genius here. On paper, the RX 9060 XT is an altogether stronger card, and for just an additional 50 bucks, you can get it with double the video memory for those more demanding games? One thing is for sure: the GPU wars have never been as big as they are right now. That is, of course, if companies who make these GPUs can stick to the MSRP. All we can do is cross our fingers on that one.
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AMD Announces Radeon RX 9060 XT
The Radeon RX 9060 XT hits the mid-range sweet spot for folks looking to game at 1080p without breaking the bank. Available in 8 GB and 16 GB GDDR6 options, it's priced (unconfirmed at the time of writing) at USD 289 and USD 319 respectively, making it competitive against NVIDIA's RTX 4060 in direct benchmarks. The cards should holds its own in modern DirectX 12 titles, matching frame rates when ray tracing is enabled. AMD chose a leaner design by cutting down on display engines, just like they did with the RX 6500 XT, which keeps power draw around 160 W through a single 8-pin PCIe power plug. Under the hood, the RX 9060 XT is powered by Navi 44 silicon with 32 RDNA 4 compute units -- that's 2,048 stream processors ready to crunch pixels. It cranks up to 3.3 GHz on the boost clocks, thanks to improved power management and enhanced shader cores. Ray tracing performance has doubled compared to the last generation, so you'll see better reflections and shadows in supported games. The card hits a good balance of raw compute and efficient power use, so it stays cool and quiet under load. On the memory front, both 8 GB and 16 GB configurations sit on a 128-bit bus, but the larger buffer is a smart pick if you mix gaming with creative work or want higher-res texture packs. Other news is support for FP8 data formats and structured sparsity -- features that accelerate AI tasks like upscaling, texture generation, and real-time effects. This makes the RX 9060 XT not just a gaming GPU but a capable partner for generative graphics and AI-assisted workflows. Whether you're a builder, a modder, or just someone who loves next-gen tech, this card delivers a solid mix of price, performance, and future-proof features. Radeon RX 9600 XT Detail AMD RDNA 4 Compute Units 32 HW RT Accelerators 32 HW AI Accelerators 64 Peak AI TOPS (INT4 Sparse) 821 TOPS Boost Clock 3.13 GHz Video Memory 8 GB | 16 GB GDDR6 Total Board Power 150 W - 182 W Connectivity PCIe 5.0 x16 Display Support DisplayPort 2.1a, HDMI 2.1b
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AMD confirms Radeon RX 9060 XT, 8GB and 16GB models coming
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. TweakTown may also earn commissions from other affiliate partners at no extra cost to you. Ahead of Computex 2025 kicking off, AMD held a pre-brief with the media, during which it formally announced and confirmed the specs for its mainstream RDNA 4 GPU, the Radeon RX 9060 XT. Although we'll still have to wait for official benchmark performance, pricing, and retail availability (as far as we can tell, the cards are all good to go), here's everything we know so far - straight from the source. The Radeon RX 9060 XT specs are official, image credit: AMD. First, we have some general performance info - potentially great news. As we've seen with the flagship Radeon RX 9070 XT, RDNA 4 has been a game changer for ray-tracing performance on an AMD GPU, which will be the case with the Radeon RX 9060 XT. The Radeon RX 9060 XT's 32 RDNA 4 Compute Units or CUs "double ray-tracing throughput" compared to the Radeon RX 7600. With 821 TOPS of AI performance (INT4 Sparse), the Radeon RX 9060 XT will be able to leverage AMD's AI-powered FSR 4, finally an alternative to NVIDIA DLSS, to deliver more 1080p and 1440p gaming performance while minimizing the impact on image fidelity. These two features alone should make the Radeon RX 9060 XT a massive improvement over the RDNA 3 generation's Radeon RX 7600. AMD also notes that with RDNA 4's new AI hardware, the GPU supports FP8 "data types and structured sparsity" for the "next-generation of AI-assisted gameplay, creative tools, and generative experiences". With the full specs below, we also have confirmation that the GPU will arrive in two flavors - one with 8GB and one with 16GB of GDDR6 memory. The Radeon RX 9060 XT also supports full PCIe 5.0 x16, so it should offer better backward compatibility than the PCIe 5.0 x8 support of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. Check out the specs below, confirming the Boost Clock speed and the Total Board Power rating of 150 - 182W delivered over a single 8-pin PCIe connector (per the render).
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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT with RDNA 4 architecture announced
At Computex 2025, AMD introduced the Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards as part of the Radeon RX 9000 Series. These GPUs aim to deliver fast gaming performance, improved visuals, and future-ready features, including AI enhancements. The Radeon RX 9060 XT models come with up to 16GB of GDDR6 memory and are built on AMD's RDNA 4 architecture. They feature advanced raytracing, AI accelerators, and enhanced video streaming and recording quality, supported by ongoing AMD software updates. Performance and Design AMD positioned the Radeon RX 9060 XT to compete with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. Testing showed the RX 9060 XT 16GB model outperformed the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB by about 6% on average, with a 15% better performance-per-dollar ratio. These cards will be available only through partners, with no AMD reference design offered. The Radeon RX 9060 XT is set to launch on June 5, 2025, with the 8GB model priced at $299 (Rs. 25,600 approx.) MSRP and the 16GB version at $349 (Rs. 29,880 approx.) MSRP.
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AMD launches the Radeon RX 9060 XT, a mid-range GPU with 8GB and 16GB variants, featuring RDNA 4 architecture and AI accelerators. The card aims to compete with Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti in performance and price.
AMD has officially announced its latest mid-range graphics card, the Radeon RX 9060 XT, at Computex 2025. This new addition to the RDNA 4 lineup aims to provide competitive performance in the mid-range GPU market, directly challenging Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti
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Both versions feature 32 RDNA 4 Compute Units (CUs), translating to 2,048 stream processors. The GPU boasts a boost clock of up to 3.13 GHz and includes 32 dedicated ray tracing accelerators and 64 hardware AI accelerators
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.AMD claims the 16GB RX 9060 XT offers 6% better performance on average compared to the 8GB RTX 5060 Ti, with 15% better gaming performance per dollar
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.The RX 9060 XT showcases AMD's focus on AI integration in consumer GPUs. With 64 AI accelerators, the card can deliver a peak performance of 821 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) using INT4 sparse calculations
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. This emphasis on AI capabilities aligns with the growing trend of AI-assisted features in gaming and content creation.AMD has also improved ray tracing performance, claiming double the throughput compared to the previous generation
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. This enhancement aims to provide better reflections and shadows in supported games, narrowing the gap with Nvidia's ray tracing capabilities.The RX 9060 XT demonstrates improved power efficiency compared to its higher-end siblings:
This represents a significant reduction from the RX 9070 XT's 304W and the RX 9070's 220W power consumption
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. The card connects via PCIe 5.0 x16 and supports DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b2
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AMD positions the RX 9060 XT as the "world's best graphics card under $350," targeting 1080p and 1440p gaming performance
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. The company's aggressive pricing strategy aims to undercut Nvidia's offerings, with the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB priced at $380 and the 16GB version at $4301
.The Radeon RX 9060 XT is scheduled for release on June 5, 2025, with AMD promising launch day reviews, unlike the situation with Nvidia's RTX 5060
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.As the GPU market continues to evolve, the introduction of the RX 9060 XT demonstrates AMD's commitment to providing competitive options in the mid-range segment, with a focus on balancing performance, price, and emerging AI capabilities.
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