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- The RX 9060 XT 16GB review embargo has officially been lifted.
- Benchmarks indicate that the GPU outperforms the RX 7700 XT by a small margin and matches the RTX 5060 Ti.
- These results make the graphics card a solid option for budget and mid-range PC gamers.
AMD’s RX 9060 XT immediately became an interesting GPU for the masses following its announcement. With performance expected to rival Nvidia’s more expensive GPUs along with 16GB of VRAM, this $350 graphics card attracted plenty of eyes over the last few days.
AMD previously confirmed a June 5 release date for the RX 9060 XT, and reviews for the GPU have now been released. For those interested in how AMD’s latest mid-range offering stacks up against the competition, reviews reveal that it goes toe to toe with the RTX 5060 Ti.
Why it matters: AMD’s MSRP has been set lower than that of the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, so this performance adds plenty of value to the mid-range offering.
As per Hardware Unboxed’s review, the RX 9060 XT 16GB achieves an average of 98FPS at 1080p. The graphics card has plenty of VRAM to spare at this resolution, making it a good option for those who can find it at the advertised price of $350.
At this resolution, the GPU is about 4% faster than the RX 7700 XT and just 6% slower than the RTX 5060 Ti. However, both the RX 9060 XT and RTX 5060 Ti offer basically the same performance at 1440p.
These results are certainly better than expected after recent leaks. Ray-tracing performance is not as great as the Nvidia counterparts, but AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture typically holds its own in such workloads.
The RX 9060 XT is no different and offers suitable ray-tracing performance for the price, making it a decent choice for titles like Doom: The Dark Ages.
Ultimately, this performance indicates that the RX 9060 XT is a solid option for those seeking a new 1080p or 1440p gaming graphics card. As per reviewer Hardware Unboxed, it serves as the ultimate budget GPU in the current market as long as the $350 MSRP holds true.
It should be noted that the RX 9060 XT may not necessarily be available at the MSRP during the initial stage of its lifespan. However, once the prices stabilize, AMD’s latest mid-range offering should prove unbeatable in the $300-400 price range.
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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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