Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB vs GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
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 4.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (260mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $349 for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB, it costs 14% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 12.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+12.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) | ✅More affordable ($299) |
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 GeForce RTX 4060
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.
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB scores 20,352 and the GeForce RTX 4060 reaches 19,548 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is built on RDNA 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 25.64 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 3130 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 96.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,352+4% | 19,548 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3072+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 25.64 TFLOPS+70% | 15.11 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 3130 MHz+27% | 2460 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 128+33% | 96 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB+500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32+33% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 17.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s+18% | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: VCN 5.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 5.0 | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 5.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 260mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78 vs 73°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 115W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 550W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 260mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 78 | 73°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 127.2 | 170.0+34% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $349, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 14.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.3 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 12.2% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $299-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $349 | $299-14% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.3 | 65.4+12% |
| Codename | Navi 44 | AD107 |
| Release | June 4 2025 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #77 | #84 |
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