Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB vs Radeon RX 7700

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

108%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

106%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

106%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

105%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

104%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

103%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

103%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

102%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

102%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

102%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

102%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

101%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

101%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

101%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

100%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

96%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

95%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

95%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

95%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

94%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

93%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

93%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

92%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

92%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

91%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

90%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

90%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

88%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7700

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

117%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

104%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

100%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

90%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB.

Insight	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB	Radeon RX 7700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+8.8%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (260mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $349 versus $399 for the Radeon RX 7700, it costs 13% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 5.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB	Radeon RX 7700
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($349)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399)

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.

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB and Radeon RX 7700

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 RX 7700

The Radeon RX 7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,146 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB scores 20,352 versus the Radeon RX 7700's 22,146 — the Radeon RX 7700 leads by 8.8%. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is built on RDNA 4.0 while the Radeon RX 7700 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700). Raw compute: 25.64 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700). Boost clocks: 3130 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700).

Feature	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB	Radeon RX 7700
G3D Mark Score	20,352	22,146+9%
Architecture	RDNA 4.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	4 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	25.64 TFLOPS+25%	20.48 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	3130 MHz+20%	2600 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128	128
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	32	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7700 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB	Radeon RX 7700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 16 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700) — a 95% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB	Radeon RX 7700
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s	624 GB/s+95%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB	Radeon RX 7700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700). Decoder: VCN 5.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7700).

Feature	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB	Radeon RX 7700
Encoder	VCN 5.0	VCN 4.0
Decoder	VCN 5.0	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 7700's 190W — a 17.1% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 260mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB	Radeon RX 7700
TDP	160W-16%	190W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	260mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	78	75°C-4%
Perf/Watt	127.2+9%	116.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $349, while the Radeon RX 7700 launched at $449 and now averages $399. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB costs 12.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.3 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 55.5 (Radeon RX 7700) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers 5% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).