AMD has introduced the Radeon RX 9060 XT, unveiling a competitive pricing strategy during its Computex keynote. The 16GB model will retail at $349, undercutting Nvidia’s 8GB RTX 5060 Ti by $30 and providing a substantial $80 savings compared to Nvidia’s 16GB offering.
Performance Overview
The RX 9060 XT is equipped with 32 RDNA 4 Compute Units and comes in both 8GB and 16GB configurations. This allows AMD to challenge the notion that 8GB is sufficient for gaming in 2025.
In performance tests, the RX 9060 XT reportedly outperforms the 8GB RTX 5060 Ti by an average of 6% across 40 games, reaching up to 30% faster in specific titles. These tests were conducted at a demanding 1440p resolution, which highlights the benefits of the increased memory capacity in the Radeon card.
Additionally, during ultra raytracing scenarios, the 9060 XT demonstrated a remarkable 62% performance improvement compared to the 8GB RTX 5060 Ti. This is significant as ray tracing is known to be memory-intensive.
New Technologies
AMD has also enhanced its ray tracing features with the introduction of “FSR Redstone,” which aims to improve both visual fidelity and performance in AI tasks. This new technology is set to launch in the second half of 2025. Furthermore, AMD has announced that 40 games will support FSR 4 with frame generation starting June 5, alongside the RX 9060 series launch.
Upcoming Models and Launch Dates
The Radeon RX 9060 series will debut on June 5, including both the 16GB model at $349 and the 8GB variant priced at $299. Given the current landscape, the 8GB model may still be a viable option for gamers focused on esports or those willing to compromise on graphics settings in recent titles.
AMD’s aggressive pricing and performance claims challenge Nvidia’s existing offerings, especially considering the backlash against the 8GB RTX 5060 for being insufficient for modern gaming needs. It remains to be seen how the RX 9060 XT will perform under independent scrutiny, particularly for the 8GB model, which prospective buyers should consider waiting for reviews before purchasing.