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AMD - Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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Radeon RX 7900 XTXAMDRENDER
Probe A
AMD
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
71.0/ 100B
Benchmarks72· 40%
Core64· 30%
Memory80· 20%
Power & Form· 10%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GBAMDRENDER
Probe B
AMD
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
61.7/ 100C
Benchmarks56· 40%
Core67· 30%
Memory64· 20%
Power & Form· 10%
Quick verdict

Between the Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX comes out ahead in cuda / stream cores / memory bus, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB wins on tdp / boost clock. Overall, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX scores 71 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB scores 61.7 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the Radeon RX 7900 XTX if you care most about cuda / stream cores / memory bus. The biggest gaps in its favor are cuda / stream cores, memory bus, ray tracing cores, among others.

Pick the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if you care most about tdp / boost clock. Its strongest claims are tdp, boost clock.

Both ship with comparable dlss, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why AMD - Radeon RX 7900 XTX wins

  • CUDA / Stream cores — 200.00% more. 6144 vs 2048.
  • Memory bus — 200.00% more. 384 bit vs 128 bit.
  • Ray tracing cores — 200.00% more. 96 vs 32.
  • 3DMark Time Spy — 69.35% more. 21000 vs 12400.
  • VRAM — 50.00% more. 24 GB vs 16 GB.

Why AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB wins

  • TDP — 195.00 W less. 160 vs 355.
  • Boost clock — 25.20% more. 3130 MHz vs 2500 MHz.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Core

SpecAMD - Radeon RX 7900 XTXAMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
ChipsetNavi 31Navi 44
Base clock1900 MHz2620 MHzlead
Boost clock2500 MHz3130 MHzlead
CUDA / Stream cores6144lead2048
Ray tracing cores96lead32

Memory

SpecAMD - Radeon RX 7900 XTXAMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
VRAM24 GBlead16 GB
VRAM typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus384 bitlead128 bit

Power & Form

SpecAMD - Radeon RX 7900 XTXAMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
TDP355 W160 Wlead
Recommended PSU800 W550 Wlead
Length287 mm240 mmlead
Slot size2.5-slot2-slot

Benchmarks

SpecAMD - Radeon RX 7900 XTXAMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
3DMark Time Spy21000lead12400
DLSSfalsefalse
FSRtruetrue
Reader questions

Frequently asked

Which has more VRAM, Radeon RX 7900 XTX or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+

Radeon RX 7900 XTX ships with 24GB GDDR6 vs 16GB.

Which scores higher in 3DMark Time Spy, Radeon RX 7900 XTX or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+

Radeon RX 7900 XTX scores 21000 vs 12400.

Which draws less power, Radeon RX 7900 XTX or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB draws 160W TDP vs 355W.

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