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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GBvsAMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX both rely on GDDR6 memory and support hardware encoding for H.264, HEVC, and AV1. Choosing between them comes down to a trade-off between modern architecture improvements, lower power demands, and raw computing power.
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Best for Efficiency-focused builders seeking PCIe 5.0 and a low power draw
Wins7 / 14
Best for Enthusiasts demanding maximum compute performance and 24GB VRAM
Wins7 / 14
Biggest differences
Shader cores
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX leads
3×
higher is better
- AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB2,048 cores
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX6,144 cores
Memory bus width
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX leads
3×
higher is better
- AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB128 bit
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX384 bit
Memory bandwidth
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX leads
3×
higher is better
- AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB320 GB/s
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX960 GB/s
Launch price
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB leads
2.86×
lower is better
- AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB349 USD
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX999 USD
Where each one wins
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
- Launch price
- Boost clock
- Board power
- Recommended PSU
- PCIe version
- HDMI version
- DisplayPort version
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- Shader cores
- FP32 compute
- Video memory
- Memory bus width
- Memory bandwidth
- Last-level cache
- Max displays
What both have
- Memory typeGddr6
- Memory speed20 Gbps
- Power connectors8-pin
- PCIe lanes16 lanes
- HDMI outputs1 ports
- DisplayPort outputs2 ports
- Hardware encodeH.264, HEVC, AV1
Every spec
Red marks the better value in each row.
| Spec | AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release date | 2025-06 | 2022-121 |
| Launch price | 349 USD2 | 999 USD3 |
| Graphics chip | ||
| Architecture | Rdna 4 | Rdna 3 |
| Shader cores | 2,048 cores | 6,144 cores |
| Boost clock | 3,130 MHz | 2,500 MHz4 |
| Base clock | Not published | Not published |
| FP32 compute | 25.6 TFLOPS | 61.4 TFLOPS |
| Memory | ||
| Video memory | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory type | Gddr6 | Gddr6 |
| Memory bus width | 128 bit | 384 bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 960 GB/s5 |
| Memory speed | 20 Gbps | 20 Gbps |
| Last-level cache | 32 MB | 96 MB |
| Power | ||
| Board power | 160 W | 355 W |
| Recommended PSU | 450 W | 800 W6 |
| Power connectors | 8-pin | 8-pin7 |
| Interface | ||
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 16 lanes | 16 lanes |
| Display outputs | ||
| HDMI version | 2.1b | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort version | 2.1a | 2.18 |
| HDMI outputs | 1 ports9 | 1 ports |
| DisplayPort outputs | 2 ports10 | 2 ports |
| Max displays | 3 displays | 4 displays |
| Video engine | ||
| Hardware encode | H.264, HEVC, AV1 | H.264, HEVC, AV111 |
| Video encoders | Not published | 2 encoders12 |
| Size | ||
| Card length | Not published | 287 mm |
| Card height | Not published | Not published |
| Slot width | Not published | 2.5 slots |
Notes on 12 values — test conditions and caveats
- 1AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Release date: First retail sale December 13, 2022; announced November 3, 2022.
- 2AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, Launch price: Launch MSRP was $349, but most 16GB models initially sold higher; Tom's Hardware saw them starting at $389.
- 3AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Launch price: AMD's launch figure is the SEP (suggested e-commerce price); partner cards often sold higher.
- 4AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Boost clock: Boost is a burst maximum; typical gaming runs near the 2300 MHz game clock.
- 5AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Memory bandwidth: AMD also quotes 3500 GB/s 'effective' bandwidth with Infinity Cache; 960 GB/s is the raw VRAM figure.
- 6AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Recommended PSU: AMD's 800W minimum assumes a Ryzen 9 5900X-class system; other builds may need more headroom.
- 7AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Power connectors: The reference card uses two 8-pin connectors.
- 8AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, DisplayPort version: DisplayPort 2.1 runs UHBR 13.5, up to 54Gbps of display link bandwidth per AMD.
- 9AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, HDMI outputs: AMD sells no reference card; this is the reference-design I/O. Partner cards can differ (Sapphire Pulse: 2 HDMI, 1 DP).
- 10AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, DisplayPort outputs: AMD sells no reference card; this is the reference-design I/O. Partner cards can differ (Sapphire Pulse: 2 HDMI, 1 DP).
- 11AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Hardware encode: AMD's spec table marks 4K H264 Encode, H265/HEVC Encode and AV1 Encode all as Yes.
- 12AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, Video encoders: AMD describes a Dual Media Engine, i.e. two encode/decode engines, capable of simultaneous 8K60 HEVC streams.
Performance and Architecture
The RX 7900 XTX utilizes the RDNA 3 architecture paired with 6,144 shader cores and 61.4 TFLOPS of FP32 compute to deliver massive processing capability. Meanwhile, the RX 9060 XT shifts to RDNA 4 with 2,048 cores and 25.6 TFLOPS, though it reaches a higher boost clock of 3,130 MHz.
For heavy compute workloads and extreme gaming frame rates, the higher core count of the older card wins out. Buyers focusing on newer architectural features will lean toward the 9060 XT.
Memory and Bandwidth
The 7900 XTX features 24 GB of video memory across a wide 384-bit memory bus, yielding 960 GB/s of raw VRAM bandwidth and a large 96 MB last-level cache. In comparison, the 9060 XT equips 16 GB of video memory on a 128-bit bus with 320 GB/s bandwidth and a 32 MB last-level cache, despite both running at 20 Gbps memory speed.
Editors and creators working with massive assets benefit directly from the wider bus and larger cache on the 7900 XTX. The 9060 XT offers ample capacity for standard high-resolution gaming without matching those peak bandwidth figures.
Power and System Requirements
The 9060 XT demands just 160 W of board power and requires a modest 450 W power supply alongside a single 8-pin connector. The 7900 XTX draws 355 W and requires an 800 W recommended PSU using two 8-pin connectors on the reference card.
Upgrading to the 9060 XT allows users to keep their existing power supply and enjoy lower electricity draws. The 7900 XTX requires a much more robust system build to handle its thermal and electrical loads.
Connectivity and Displays
The 9060 XT introduces newer interface standards with PCIe 5.0, HDMI 2.1b, and DisplayPort 2.1a, while the 7900 XTX uses PCIe 4.0 with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1. The 7900 XTX supports up to 4 displays simultaneously compared to 3 displays on the 9060 XT.
Multi-monitor setups and cutting-edge motherboard compatibility favor the newer interface revisions on the 9060 XT. Users running four independent screens will need the extra display output support found on the 7900 XTX.
The Verdict
Buy the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if you want a lower board power requirement, PCIe 5.0 support, and a budget-friendly price point. Buy the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX if you need maximum compute performance, a 384-bit memory bus, and 24 GB of VRAM.
Where to buy
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Best for Efficiency-focused builders seeking PCIe 5.0 and a low power draw
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Best for Enthusiasts demanding maximum compute performance and 24GB VRAM
FAQ
What are the launch prices for these two graphics cards?
The RX 9060 XT launched at $349, while the RX 7900 XTX launched at an SEP of $999.
Do both graphics cards support AV1 hardware encoding?
Yes, both graphics cards feature hardware encode support for H.264, HEVC, and AV1.
What power supply is recommended for the RX 7900 XTX?
AMD recommends an 800 W power supply, which assumes a Ryzen 9 5900X-class system.
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