Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
16 GB · 1700 MHz · PassMark #91
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
8 GB · 1700 MHz · PassMark #95
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB lands at 46 and Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB at 45. That puts Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 20,097
- ✓RDNA 4 architecture with improved ray tracing
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $439
Pick Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 19,772
- ✓RDNA 4 architecture with improved ray tracing
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $349
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB more score per dollar ($349 vs $439).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ▲ 16 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU clock | 1700 MHz | 1700 MHz |
| Memory clock | 2518 MHz | 2518 MHz |
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | #91 of 2,991 | #95 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 20,097 | 19,772 |
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
- +1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 20,097
- +RDNA 4 architecture with improved ray tracing
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $439
- −PassMark score lags newer-generation flagships
- −Many newer cards out-perform it on current titles
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
- +1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 19,772
- +RDNA 4 architecture with improved ray tracing
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $349
- −PassMark score lags newer-generation flagships
- −Many newer cards out-perform it on current titles
FAQ: Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Which is better, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB or Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB? +
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB scores 46 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB worth the price? +
At $439, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 46 — strongest in passmark.
Is Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB worth the price? +
At $349, Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB delivers a Specdex score of 45 — strongest in passmark.
Does Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB or Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB or Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB? +
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB — more score per dollar ($349 vs $439). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.