A Great GPU for Smooth 1440p Gaming and Some 4K Action
The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is one of AMD’s latest graphic cards. It uses the new RDNA 4 architecture, which brings big improvements over past AMD GPUs. This card is made for smooth 2K gaming and even supports some 4K gaming with help from upscaling tools like FSR 4.
In this review, we will talk about the specs, real-world gaming, thermals, price, and more. If you are planning to upgrade your GPU in 2025, this guide can help.
What’s New with RDNA 4?
The RX 9060 XT uses RDNA 4, AMD’s newest GPU architecture. It focuses on three big things:
- Better Ray Tracing (RT)
Older AMD GPUs were not strong in ray tracing. But RDNA 4 improves this a lot. AMD claims up to 2x better RT performance per compute unit. - Improved AI Features
The card also has AI accelerators that help with FSR 4, AMD’s new upscaling tool. It boosts your frame rate without lowering visual quality. - Lower Power, Better Performance
RDNA 4 is built on a newer TSMC N4P process, which means better efficiency and less power use.
Specs Overview
Here is a quick look at the RX 9060 XT specs:
| Specification | RX 9060 XT | RX 7600 XT | RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 4 | RDNA 3 | RDNA 4 |
| Compute Units | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| Ray Accelerators | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| Stream Processors | 2048 | 2048 | 4096 |
| Memory | 16 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit | 256-bit |
| PCIe Interface | 5.0 x16 | 4.0 x8 | 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 160W | 190W | 304W |
| Boost Clock | 3130 MHz | 2755 MHz | 2970 MHz |
The RX 9060 XT has similar specs to the 7600 XT, but thanks to RDNA 4, performance is much better. It uses PCIe Gen 5.0 x16, which helps avoid performance drops on older systems.
Test Setup
To test the RX 9060 XT, the following system was used:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
- GPU: Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16G
- Motherboard: Gigabyte X670 X AX V2
- RAM: 32 GB G-Skill Flare X5 @ 6000 MT/s
- SSD: Kingston KC3000
- PSU: Corsair RM850e (850W)
- Cooler: NZXT Kraken X52
- Case: Corsair Obsidian 750D
Synthetic Benchmarks
In benchmark software tests:
- In Office tasks, Photoshop, and Lightroom, the 9060 XT performs close to the higher-end 9070 XT.
- In video editing, the 9070 XT is faster, about 60% better.
- In AI and RT benchmarks, the RX 9060 XT scores about half of the 9070 XT – which is expected.
Still, the RX 9060 XT gives great results for its price.
Gaming Performance
Let’s look at how the RX 9060 XT performs in popular games.
Cyberpunk 2077
- 1440p Ultra settings: ~90 FPS
- 4K without upscaling: ~47 FPS
- With FSR Balanced + Ray Tracing: 63 FPS
- With Path Tracing: 36 FPS (still playable)
This card finally lets AMD gamers enjoy CP2077 with ray tracing turned on.
Alan Wake 2
- 2K without RT: ~53 FPS
- 2K with Medium RT + FSR: ~46 FPS
- FSR 2 still limits performance, but RDNA 4 helps a lot.
Counter-Strike 2
- 1080p: 300+ FPS
- 2K: 200+ FPS
- 4K: ~100 FPS
This card is excellent for esports titles.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- 2K without RT: ~60 FPS
- 2K with RT + FSR: ~40 FPS
- Great looking game, needs FSR 4 for better results.
STALKER 2
- 1080p: ~64 FPS
- 2K: ~50 FPS
- 4K with FSR Quality: ~40 FPS
This is a demanding game, but the 9060 XT handles it well.
Hogwarts Legacy
- 4K with no upscaling: ~60 FPS
- 4K with RT Ultra + FSR Quality: ~50+ FPS
- With frame-gen enabled: ~75 FPS
Great optimization makes this game shine on AMD hardware.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- 2K: ~70 FPS
- 4K: ~40 FPS
This is very playable and smooth, especially for sim players.
Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC)
- 2K: ~70 FPS
- 4K with FSR Quality: ~60 FPS
If you’re a racing sim fan, this GPU won’t disappoint.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
- 2K: 100+ FPS
- 4K: ~60 FPS
- With FSR 4 frame-gen at 4K: Over 100 FPS
This game shows the power of RDNA 4 + FSR 4 together.
F1 24 and F1 25
- F1 24 with RT: ~70 FPS at 2K
- F1 25 shows some issues for now on this GPU
Most likely, driver updates will fix this in future patches.
Power and Thermals
The 9060 XT runs cool and quiet. Even when pushed, it stays under 60°C. Although its TDP is 160W, it can go above 180W under load.
Compared to the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti, power use is about the same, but cooling is slightly better.
FSR 4 and Future AI Support
FSR 4 is a game-changer for AMD. It finally brings AMD close to Nvidia’s DLSS. Games that support FSR 4 show big performance gains. AMD says 60+ games will support FSR 4 soon.
Later in 2025, AMD will also release FSR Redstone, which will have features like ray reconstruction and better AI image quality. This will improve RT gaming even more.
Price and Value in India
The RX 9060 XT is priced at $349 USD, which is expected to be ₹35,000–₹40,000 in India. This is cheaper than the competing RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB, which makes it attractive.
However, Nvidia still offers better driver support, streaming features, and DLSS, so if prices are close, Nvidia could be a better choice for some users.
Still, for pure performance in 2K and light 4K gaming, the RX 9060 XT gives great value.
Should You Buy the 8 GB Variant?
AMD is also selling a cheaper 8 GB version of the 9060 XT. But we do not recommend it.
Most modern games now need more than 8 GB VRAM for smooth performance. If budget is tight, try to find a used 16 GB GPU instead of buying a new 8 GB card.
Final Verdict
The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is a strong GPU that delivers great 2K performance, good ray tracing, and can even touch 4K gaming with help from FSR 4.
✅ Pros:
- Amazing 1440p performance
- RDNA 4 makes RT gaming possible
- Cool and silent under load
- Good pricing for what you get
- FSR 4 and future AI upgrades look promising
❌ Cons:
- 8 GB model isn’t worth buying
- FSR 4 support still limited
- Nvidia still has a better software ecosystem
If the card stays under ₹40,000 in India, it could become the best GPU in its class for gamers who want high performance without breaking the bank.