Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 140 W | 160 W |
| 3DMark Time Spy | 10800 | 12400 |
| CUDA / Stream cores | 1792 | 2048 |
| Ray tracing cores | 28 | 32 |
| Boost clock | 3070 MHz | 3130 MHz |
Between the Radeon RX 9060 and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, the Radeon RX 9060 comes out ahead in tdp, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB wins on vram / 3dmark time spy. Overall, the Radeon RX 9060 scores 59.7 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB scores 64.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB edges ahead on the Mars Score (59.7 vs 64.3), but the 4.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Radeon RX 9060 if you care most about tdp. The biggest gaps in its favor are tdp. The single most decisive one: TDP — 20.00 W less. 140 vs 160.
Pick the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. Its strongest claims are vram, 3dmark time spy, cuda / stream cores, among others. The single most decisive one: VRAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
Both ship with comparable memory bus, 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 9060 or AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB leads the current Mars Score by 4.6 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 9060 if…
AMD - Radeon RX 9060 has the measurable edge on tdp w.
Choose AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if…
AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has the measurable edge on vram gb, timespy score, cuda cores.
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 9060 wins
- ▲TDP — 20.00 W less. 140 vs 160.
Why AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB wins
- ▲VRAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲3DMark Time Spy — 14.81% more. 12400 vs 10800.
- ▲CUDA / Stream cores — 14.29% more. 2048 vs 1792.
- ▲Ray tracing cores — 14.29% more. 32 vs 28.
- ▲Boost clock — 1.95% more. 3130 MHz vs 3070 MHz.
Spec comparison
Core
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Navi 44 | Navi 44 |
| Base clockⓘ | 2530 MHz | 2620 MHzlead |
| Boost clockⓘ | 3070 MHz | 3130 MHzlead |
| CUDA / Stream coresⓘ | 1792 | 2048lead |
| Ray tracing coresⓘ | 28 | 32lead |
Memory
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAMⓘ | 8 GB | 16 GBlead |
| VRAM typeⓘ | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory busⓘ | 128 bit | 128 bit |
Power & Form
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDPⓘ | 140 Wlead | 160 W |
| Recommended PSUⓘ | 500 Wlead | 550 W |
| Length | 240 mm | 240 mm |
| Slot size | 2-slot | 2-slot |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spyⓘ | 10800 | 12400lead |
| DLSSⓘ | false | false |
| FSRⓘ | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has more VRAM, Radeon RX 9060 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB ships with 16GB GDDR6 vs 8GB.
Which scores higher in 3DMark Time Spy, Radeon RX 9060 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB scores 12400 vs 10800.
Which draws less power, Radeon RX 9060 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?+
Radeon RX 9060 draws 140W TDP vs 160W.