Radeon RX 9060 XT vs Radeon PRO W6800
Radeon RX 9060 XT
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (32 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 9060 XT.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9060 XT | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 / 4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9060 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $2,249 for the Radeon PRO W6800, it costs 87% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 644.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9060 XT | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+644.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($299) | ⚠️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 and Radeon PRO W6800
Radeon RX 9060 XT
The Radeon RX 9060 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 18 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2220 MHz to 3230 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,070 points.
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 scores 20,070 and the Radeon PRO W6800 reaches 20,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 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) vs 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800). Raw compute: 26.46 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT) vs 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800). Boost clocks: 3230 MHz vs 2320 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 9060 XT) vs 60 (Radeon PRO W6800).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,070 | 20,270 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3840+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 26.46 TFLOPS+48% | 17.82 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 3230 MHz+39% | 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 | 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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6800 has 32 GB. The Radeon PRO W6800 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT) 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 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| 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: 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800). Decoder: VCN 5.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 5.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 5.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 9060 XT draws 150W versus the Radeon PRO W6800's 250W — a 50% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 9060 XT) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W6800). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 133.8+65% | 81.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 9060 XT launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 and now averages $2249. The Radeon RX 9060 XT costs 86.7% less ($1950 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT) vs 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT offers 645.6% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-87% | $2249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299-87% | $2249 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.1+646% | 9.0 |
| Codename | Navi 44 | Navi 21 |
| Release | May 18 2025 | June 8 2021 |
| Ranking | #72 | #74 |
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