AMD - Radeon RX 7900 XT vs AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 7900 XT | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA / Stream cores | 5376 | 2048 |
| Ray tracing cores | 84 | 32 |
| TDP | 315 W | 160 W |
| Memory bus | 320 bit | 128 bit |
| 3DMark Time Spy | 18800 | 12400 |
| Boost clock | 2400 MHz | 3130 MHz |
Between the Radeon RX 7900 XT and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, the Radeon RX 7900 XT comes out ahead in cuda / stream cores / ray tracing cores, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB wins on tdp / boost clock. Overall, the Radeon RX 7900 XT scores 67.2 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB scores 64.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67.2 vs 64.3). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Radeon RX 7900 XT if you care most about cuda / stream cores / ray tracing cores. The biggest gaps in its favor are cuda / stream cores, ray tracing cores, memory bus, among others. The single most decisive one: CUDA / Stream cores — 162.50% more. 5376 vs 2048.
Pick the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if you care most about tdp / boost clock. Its strongest claims are tdp, boost clock. The single most decisive one: TDP — 155.00 W less. 160 vs 315.
Both ship with comparable dlss, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: AMD - Radeon RX 7900 XT or AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
AMD - Radeon RX 7900 XT leads the current Mars Score by 2.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare vram, cuda / stream cores, boost clock, tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose AMD - Radeon RX 7900 XT if…
AMD - Radeon RX 7900 XT has the measurable edge on cuda cores, ray tracing cores, memory bus bit.
Choose AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if…
AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has the measurable edge on tdp w, boost clock mhz.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why AMD - Radeon RX 7900 XT wins
- ▲CUDA / Stream cores — 162.50% more. 5376 vs 2048.
- ▲Ray tracing cores — 162.50% more. 84 vs 32.
- ▲Memory bus — 150.00% more. 320 bit vs 128 bit.
- ▲3DMark Time Spy — 51.61% more. 18800 vs 12400.
- ▲VRAM — 25.00% more. 20 GB vs 16 GB.
Why AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB wins
- ▲TDP — 155.00 W less. 160 vs 315.
- ▲Boost clock — 30.42% more. 3130 MHz vs 2400 MHz.
Spec comparison
Core
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 7900 XT | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Navi 31 | Navi 44 |
| Base clockⓘ | 1500 MHz | 2620 MHzlead |
| Boost clockⓘ | 2400 MHz | 3130 MHzlead |
| CUDA / Stream coresⓘ | 5376lead | 2048 |
| Ray tracing coresⓘ | 84lead | 32 |
Memory
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 7900 XT | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAMⓘ | 20 GBlead | 16 GB |
| VRAM typeⓘ | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory busⓘ | 320 bitlead | 128 bit |
Power & Form
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 7900 XT | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDPⓘ | 315 W | 160 Wlead |
| Recommended PSUⓘ | 750 W | 550 Wlead |
| Length | 276 mm | 240 mmlead |
| Slot size | 2.5-slot | 2-slot |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 7900 XT | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spyⓘ | 18800lead | 12400 |
| DLSSⓘ | false | false |
| FSRⓘ | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has more VRAM, Radeon RX 7900 XT or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+
Radeon RX 7900 XT ships with 20GB GDDR6 vs 16GB.
Which scores higher in 3DMark Time Spy, Radeon RX 7900 XT or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+
Radeon RX 7900 XT scores 18800 vs 12400.
Which draws less power, Radeon RX 7900 XT or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB draws 160W TDP vs 315W.