With the Radeon RX 9060 XT, AMD is bringing a breath of fresh air to the high-performance mid-range graphics card segment. The new GPU generation should not only further establish the in-house RDNA-3 architecture, but also represent a direct response to NVIDIA’s upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. According to VideoCardz, the technical details indicate a good balance between performance, efficiency and price-performance ratio – exactly what demanding PC users are currently looking for.
- Based on the Navi-36 graphics chip from the RDNA-3 family
- 32 compute units and 64 MB Infinity Cache for optimized performance
- 16 GB GDDR6 video memory at 18 Gbps
- Targeted market launch in the third quarter of 2025
Focus on performance and architecture
The Radeon RX 9060 XT is based on the Navi-36 chip, which, in contrast to the larger RDNA-3 representatives, has been slightly slimmed down but designed to be more efficient. With 32 compute units (CU) and 2,048 shader units, it is significantly more powerful than the RX 7600 XT, but does not quite approach the RX 7700 XT. This positioning suggests that AMD is primarily targeting price-conscious gamers with the RX 9060 XT, who nevertheless do not want to do without modern features.
As usual, the GPU uses the Infinity Cache, in this case 64 MB, to optimize memory accesses and effectively increase the bandwidth. This is complemented by a 128-bit memory bus, which has 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM connected at 18 Gbps – a solid setup that also offers sufficient scope for more demanding games in 1080p and 1440p.
Competition with the RTX 5060 Ti
With the announcement of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti by NVIDIA, another exciting duel is brewing in the mainstream segment. While AMD is focusing on a generous memory setup and high efficiency with the RX 9060 XT, NVIDIA’s main focus is likely to be on ray tracing performance and DLSS 3. Nevertheless, with optimized drivers, improved efficiency and lower production costs, AMD has the opportunity to position itself as a strong alternative – especially if the price is set at an attractive level.
In benchmarks that are said to have been leaked internally, the RX 9060 XT is reportedly just below the RTX 4070, but with better performance per watt than the previous RX 7600 XT. If this is confirmed in practice, AMD could have a new price-performance queen in its portfolio.
Efficiency and future-proofing
Another important point: efficiency. AMD seems to have learned from the criticism of earlier RDNA-3 cards and now places particular emphasis on a balanced power consumption ratio. Initial estimates assume a typical board power (TBP) of around 180 watts – well below the top models, but more than enough for a strong mid-range segment.
Thanks to comprehensive DirectX 12 Ultimate support, AV1 encoding and the familiar Adrenalin driver platform, the RX 9060 XT is also well positioned for streaming, content creation and long-term use. So if you don’t just want to play games, but also work creatively, you get a versatile platform.
Conclusion
The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT could establish itself as a strong challenger in the hotly contested mid-range graphics card market. With modern RDNA-3 technology, generous memory and an efficient setup, it offers an attractive mix of performance and future-proofing. Official benchmarks and the final price are still pending, but a launch in the third quarter of 2025 is considered likely. If AMD places the price strategically, the RX 9060 XT could become one of the most exciting new GPU releases of the year.
