Test Setup
For the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, we are using an AMD-supplied driver for testing: AMD-Software-Adrenalin-Edition-25.10.09.01-Win10-Win11-PRESS-Radeon-RX9060XT. For all other AMD GPUs, we are using the latest web driver, which is 25.5.1. For the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, we are using the latest web driver, GeForce 576.52.
For our comparison cards, we chose the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GAMING OC 16G as our NVIDIA comparison. Note that MSRP pricing is higher than the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB model at $529.99 for this graphics card, and the reference MSRP from NVIDIA for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is $429 for the 16GB model. The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GAMING OC 16G is a factory-overclocked video card.
Our reasons for including this more expensive video card will be evident in the results. Suffice it to say, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the performance comparison to the Radeon RX 9060 XT, and with 16GB on board, matches it in VRAM capacity. Technically speaking, the 8GB GeForce RTX 5060 Ti would be the price-competitive video card, or closer anyway, but we don’t have one. The 8GB and 16GB GeForce RTX 5060 Ti have the same GPU specs, so in that sense, it is relevant and will allow us to make a value observation.
On the AMD side, it was much easier, we put the Radeon RX 7600 XT and Radeon RX 7700 XT in for comparisons to see where the Radeon RX 9060 XT sits in terms of performance. We also threw in the Intel Arc B850 Limited Edition, a $249 MSRP video card, to provide more context and comparisons for the review, and because it competes well with the Radeon RX 7600 XT.
Discussion (13 replies)
Join Discussion →Looks like a solid product. Nice.
LoL....Trixx in Chinese.
From what I've seen, it trades blows with the RTX5060 Ti 16GB, what surprises me is that it's very close on RT, even wins in a couple of games.
so why isn't anyone making fuzz about no RX9060XT 8gb reviews? or is it wrong only when nvidia does it?
People are. Ltt went after them for it. But amd didn't prescribe "review parameters " and Nvidia specifically did for access to drivers. Different sort of thing.
Gamers Nexus went after AMD too regarding the 8GB variant.. AMD would have hit a home run if they could have just kept their mouth shut, but we all know that's not possible..
I think AMD would have hit a home if they released a 12gb card instead of the 8gb, even at a price premium. Otherwise only 16gb cards.
That'd require a redesign of the PCB since the bus width for the memory would be different for the 12GB version vs. 16GB/8GB version. I could be wrong but I believe that is the reason why you don't see 12GB variants with 16GB options for the card.
That depends on the density of the moduls. If they are running 4 2 gig modules for 8 gig upping.those to 3 gig modules would keep the bus the same and give 12 gig. But tje cost difference is probably a lot more. Same reason the top and just below top were 16 and 24 gig historically.
I realized it uses DDR6 had it used DDR 7 it could use 3GB ram chips. I guess they are also more expensive than 2GB chips.
Were there different NDA/embargo dates based on MSRP ?
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Honestly I think it's based on region. But I can't say for sure as I'm not behind the scenes.
Yes there were two embargo dates based on MSRP, and this is not uncommon; also happens with NVIDIA, nothing new or odd about this practice. Always important to confirm the embargo date/time you are allowed to publish with the specific card you have. I confirmed the NDA for both cards we had.