Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB against GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RX 9060 XT 16GB is 60% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 60% in the RX 9060 XT 16GB's favour.
- RX 9060 XT 16GB carries 16 GB of video memory against 12 GB.
- The RTX 3060 12GB typically costs $72 less.
- Per dollar, the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the better buy: 7.5 points per $100 against 5.7.
Head to head
| Measure | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 40 | 26 | 14 ptsleft |
| Games at 1080p | 48 | 30 | 18 ptsleft |
| Games at 1440p | 40 | 25 | 15 ptsleft |
| Games at 4K | 32 | 20 | 12 ptsleft |
| Rendering and video | 34 | 30 | 4 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 7.5 | 5.7 | 32%left |
| Typical price | $530 | $458 | $72right |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB | 33%left |
| Board power | 160 W | 170 W | 6%left |
| Length | 240 mm | 240 mm | level |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | 44 vs 30 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | 37 vs 28 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 16GB | 48 vs 30 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | 40 vs 25 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | 32 vs 20 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | 36 vs 28 for export times: many cores, a card with good encoders, lots of memory. |
| 3D & rendering | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | 36 vs 29 for all-core throughput and render speed. |
| Gaming & streaming | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | 38 vs 27 for frame rates with headroom for the encoder and the chat. |
| AI & local models | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | 40 vs 31 for video memory first, then card speed, then system memory. |
Specifications
| Spec | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Board power | 160 W | 170 W |
| Length | 240 mm | 240 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | AMD | Nvidia |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 |
| Typical price | $530 | $458 |