Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | AMD - Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 256 bit |
| CUDA / Stream cores | 2048 | 3584 |
| Ray tracing cores | 32 | 56 |
| TDP | 160 W | 220 W |
| 3DMark Time Spy | 12400 | 16800 |
| Boost clock | 3130 MHz | 2520 MHz |
Between the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and Radeon RX 9070, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB comes out ahead in tdp / boost clock, while the Radeon RX 9070 wins on memory bus / cuda / stream cores. Overall, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB scores 64.3 and the Radeon RX 9070 scores 64.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (64.3 vs 64.9). 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 9060 XT 16GB if you care most about tdp / boost clock. The biggest gaps in its favor are tdp, boost clock. The single most decisive one: TDP — 60.00 W less. 160 vs 220.
Pick the Radeon RX 9070 if you care most about memory bus / cuda / stream cores. Its strongest claims are memory bus, cuda / stream cores, ray tracing cores, among others. The single most decisive one: Memory bus — 100.00% more. 256 bit vs 128 bit.
Both ship with comparable vram, 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 XT 16GB or AMD - Radeon RX 9070?
AMD - Radeon RX 9070 leads the current Mars Score by 0.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare cuda / stream cores, boost clock, tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if…
AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has the measurable edge on tdp w, boost clock mhz.
Choose AMD - Radeon RX 9070 if…
AMD - Radeon RX 9070 has the measurable edge on memory bus bit, cuda cores, ray tracing 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 XT 16GB wins
- ▲TDP — 60.00 W less. 160 vs 220.
- ▲Boost clock — 24.21% more. 3130 MHz vs 2520 MHz.
Why AMD - Radeon RX 9070 wins
- ▲Memory bus — 100.00% more. 256 bit vs 128 bit.
- ▲CUDA / Stream cores — 75.00% more. 3584 vs 2048.
- ▲Ray tracing cores — 75.00% more. 56 vs 32.
- ▲3DMark Time Spy — 35.48% more. 16800 vs 12400.
Spec comparison
Core
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | AMD - Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Navi 44 | Navi 48 |
| Base clockⓘ | 2620 MHzlead | 2070 MHz |
| Boost clockⓘ | 3130 MHzlead | 2520 MHz |
| CUDA / Stream coresⓘ | 2048 | 3584lead |
| Ray tracing coresⓘ | 32 | 56lead |
Memory
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | AMD - Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAMⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM typeⓘ | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory busⓘ | 128 bit | 256 bitlead |
Power & Form
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | AMD - Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDPⓘ | 160 Wlead | 220 W |
| Recommended PSUⓘ | 550 Wlead | 650 W |
| Length | 240 mmlead | 287 mm |
| Slot size | 2-slot | 2-slot |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD - Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | AMD - Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spyⓘ | 12400 | 16800lead |
| DLSSⓘ | false | false |
| FSRⓘ | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has more VRAM, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB or Radeon RX 9070?+
Radeon RX 9070 ships with 16GB GDDR6 vs 16GB.
Which scores higher in 3DMark Time Spy, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB or Radeon RX 9070?+
Radeon RX 9070 scores 16800 vs 12400.
Which draws less power, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB or Radeon RX 9070?+
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB draws 160W TDP vs 220W.