Radeon RX 6700 XT against Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RX 9060 XT 8GB is 12% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 8% in the RX 9060 XT 8GB's favour.
- RX 6700 XT carries 12 GB of video memory against 8 GB.
- The RX 9060 XT 8GB typically costs $10 less.
- Per dollar, the RX 9060 XT 8GB is the better buy: 11.6 points per $100 against 9.7.
Head to head
| Measure | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 32 | 37 | 5 ptsright |
| Games at 1080p | 39 | 46 | 7 ptsright |
| Games at 1440p | 33 | 37 | 4 ptsright |
| Games at 4K | 25 | 27 | 2 ptsright |
| Rendering and video | 27 | 32 | 5 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 9.7 | 11.6 | 20%right |
| Typical price | $329 | $319 | $10right |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 8 GB | 50%left |
| Board power | 230 W | 160 W | 44%right |
| Length | 270 mm | 240 mm | 13%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | 35 vs 42 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | 30 vs 35 for cores for builds and containers, plenty of memory, fast storage, and a card for several screens or a local model. |
| Light gaming | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | 39 vs 46 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | 33 vs 37 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | 25 vs 27 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | 29 vs 34 for export times: many cores, a card with good encoders, lots of memory. |
| 3D & rendering | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | 29 vs 34 for all-core throughput and render speed. |
| Gaming & streaming | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | 31 vs 36 for frame rates with headroom for the encoder and the chat. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 230 W | 160 W |
| Length | 270 mm | 240 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $329 | $319 |