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- AMD is being criticized for the RX 9060 XT 8GB.
- The gaming giant states that this amount of memory is still adequate for most PC gamers playing at 1080p.
- Fans do not like that Nvidia and AMD are still releasing cards with 8GB of VRAM.
AMD recently unveiled its latest RDNA 4 offering. Following the positive reception of the RX 9070 XT, the RX 9060 XT is set to offer a mid-range gaming experience at a starting price of $300.
However, those looking for a GPU with more than 8GB of memory must look toward the 16GB variant priced at $350. While most gamers are most excited about the 16GB variant, AMD states that 8GB of memory is still enough for the vast majority of PC users.
Why it matters: Nvidia has received plenty of flak for offering the mid-range RTX 5060 with 8GB of memory. Therefore, AMD’s statement is controversial at a time when Team Green is being criticized for being stingy about VRAM in its GPUs.
Responding to a Tweet asking why companies insist on releasing graphics cards with 8GB of memory in 2025, AMD’s Frank Azor stated that most gamers do not require more than this amount.
He highlighted that the biggest part of PC gamers is still playing e-sports titles at 1080p, so there is a major market for these graphics cards. As per Frank Azor, those not fond of the 8GB option should look toward the RX 9060 XT 16GB.
Majority of gamers have no use for more than 8GB of memory.
-Frank Azor
As expected, this response did not go over too well with most PC gamers. Many suggested that 8GB of memory should be reserved for graphics cards priced below $200, while others stated that companies are out of touch and do not recognize what the average gamer wants.
Ultimately, it seems both AMD and Nvidia are unwilling to move beyond 8GB of memory. The RX 9060 XT 16GB still seems to be an interesting GPU for the $350 launch price, but it remains to be seen if the MSRP will be indicative of real-world pricing.
The RX 9060 XT 16GB is expected to perform like the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, making it a better value proposition at the $350 MSRP. Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋 How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔 [Senior News Reporter] Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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