AMD Defends 8GB RX 9060 XT Variant; States Most Gamers Don’t Need More Than 8GB VRAM

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Both AMD and Nvidia Unwilling To Shift Away From 8GB VRAM!

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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.

AMD 8GB of VRAM
AMD Defends Choice of Using 8GB of VRAM | Image via X

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.

9060 Specs
RX 9060 XT Specs via AMD

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.

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