Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB vs Radeon PRO W6800
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon PRO W6800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (260mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $349 versus $2,249 for the Radeon PRO W6800, it costs 84% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 547% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+547%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($349) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,249) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB and Radeon PRO W6800
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 3130 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,352 points. Launch price was $349.
Radeon PRO W6800
The Radeon PRO W6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2075 MHz to 2320 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,270 points. Launch price was $2,249.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB scores 20,352 and the Radeon PRO W6800 reaches 20,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is built on RDNA 4.0 while the Radeon PRO W6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800). Raw compute: 25.64 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800). Boost clocks: 3130 MHz vs 2320 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 60 (Radeon PRO W6800).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,352 | 20,270 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3840+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 25.64 TFLOPS+44% | 17.82 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 3130 MHz+35% | 2320 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 128 | 240+88% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 60+88% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6800 has 32 GB. The Radeon PRO W6800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) — a 80% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6800. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 576 GB/s+80% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800). Decoder: VCN 5.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 5.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 5.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB draws 160W versus the Radeon PRO W6800's 250W — a 43.9% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W6800). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 260mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-36% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 260mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 78-3% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 127.2+57% | 81.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $349, while the Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 and now averages $2249. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB costs 84.5% less ($1900 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.3 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers 547.8% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349-84% | $2249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $349-84% | $2249 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.3+548% | 9.0 |
| Codename | Navi 44 | Navi 21 |
| Release | June 4 2025 | June 8 2021 |
| Ranking | #77 | #74 |
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