Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB against GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RX 9060 XT 16GB is 29% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 78% in the RX 9060 XT 16GB's favour.
- RX 9060 XT 16GB carries 16 GB of video memory against 8 GB.
- The RX 9060 XT 16GB typically costs $30 less.
- Per dollar, the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the better buy: 10.8 points per $100 against 7.8.
Head to head
| Measure | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 40 | 31 | 9 ptsleft |
| Games at 1080p | 48 | 36 | 12 ptsleft |
| Games at 1440p | 40 | 31 | 9 ptsleft |
| Games at 4K | 32 | 18 | 14 ptsleft |
| Rendering and video | 34 | 38 | 4 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 10.8 | 7.8 | 38%left |
| Typical price | $369 | $399 | $30left |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB | 100%left |
| Board power | 160 W | 200 W | 25%left |
| Length | 240 mm | 245 mm | 2%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | 44 vs 37 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 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 16GB | 48 vs 36 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | 40 vs 31 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | 32 vs 18 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | 38 vs 33 for frame rates with headroom for the encoder and the chat. |
| AI & local models | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | 40 vs 33 for video memory first, then card speed, then system memory. |
Specifications
| Spec | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 160 W | 200 W |
| Length | 240 mm | 245 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | AMD | Nvidia |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 |
| Typical price | $369 | $399 |