Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
AMD
G3D Mark
20,352
MSRP
$349
AVG Price
$349
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Deadlock
Delta Force
Dota 2
Fortnite
Genshin Impact
League of Legends
Overwatch 2
Palworld
Path of Exile 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB scores 20,352 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Current Gen generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 4.0 (2025) architecture (codename: Navi 44), manufactured on a 4 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 25.64 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 3130 MHz from a base of 1700 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 20,352 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 4.0 (2025) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Navi 44 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 4 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2048 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 128 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 3130 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1700 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 25.64 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 400.6 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 29,700 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #77 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 320 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 16 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 320 GB/s |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Upscaling, FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, Radeon Super Resolution, AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|
| FSR Upscaling | ✅ Supported |
| FSR Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ✅ Supported |
| Radeon Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 | ✅ Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 Ultimate |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.4 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | HIP |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: HDMI 2.1x 0, DisplayPort 2.1x 1, DisplayPort 2.1x 2 — supports up to 3 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 5.0, decoder: VCN 5.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9.
| Specification | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | HDMI 2.1x |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | DisplayPort 2.1x |
| 2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors | DisplayPort 2.1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 3 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCN 5.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | VCN 5.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB draws 160 Watt under load (TDP) — a 550W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 260mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 900g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35 at idle, 78 under load.
| Specification | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 160 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 550W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 260mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 900g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 35 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 78 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $349, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB delivers 58 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #77 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $349 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #77 |
| Release Date | June 4 2025 |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 |
| Vram | 16 GB |
| DLSS/FSR | FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 |
| L0 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Core Clock | 1700 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 3130 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 2048 |
| Upscaling Tech | AMD FSR Upscaling (ML-based / RX 9000) |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s |
| Memory Bus Width | 128-bit |
| Transistor Count | 29,700 million |
| Frame Generation | FSR Upscaling: Yes | FSR Frame Generation: Yes | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: Yes | Radeon Super Resolution: Yes | AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.1: Yes | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 |
| Texture Fill Rate | 400.6 |
| Manufacturing Process | 4 nm |
| Driver Upscaling Tech | Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) |
| Frame Generation Tech | FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 160 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 25.64 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | Navi 44 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 (2025) |
| Launch Price | $349 |
| Release Date | June 4 2025 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 77 |
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