Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
8 GB · 1700 MHz · PassMark #95
Radeon RX 9080 XT
RDNA 4+ · 24 GB · 380 W
Radeon RX 9080 XT takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB lands at 45 and Radeon RX 9080 XT at 93. That puts Radeon RX 9080 XT ahead by 48 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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
Pick Radeon RX 9080 XT if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
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 $899).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | Radeon RX 9080 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | 8 GB | — |
| GPU clock | 1700 MHz | — |
| Memory clock | 2518 MHz | — |
| DirectX | 12_2 | — |
| PassMark rank | #95 of 2,991 | — |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 19,772 | — |
| Architecture | — | RDNA 4+ |
| VRAM | — | 24 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | — | 380 W |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
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
Radeon RX 9080 XT
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs Radeon RX 9080 XT
Which is better, Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB or Radeon RX 9080 XT? +
Radeon RX 9080 XT scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 48. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is Radeon RX 9080 XT worth the price? +
At $899, Radeon RX 9080 XT delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
Does Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB or Radeon RX 9080 XT 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 8GB or Radeon RX 9080 XT? +
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB — more score per dollar ($349 vs $899). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.