Radeon RX 9080 XT
RDNA 4+ · 24 GB · 380 W
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
16 GB · 1700 MHz · PassMark #91
Radeon RX 9080 XT takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 9080 XT lands at 93 and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB at 46. That puts Radeon RX 9080 XT ahead by 47 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Radeon RX 9080 XT if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Pick Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 20,097
- ✓RDNA 4 architecture with improved ray tracing
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $439
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 9080 XT | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 4+ | — |
| VRAM | 24 GB GDDR6 | — |
| TBP | 380 W | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Memory | — | 16 GB |
| GPU clock | — | 1700 MHz |
| Memory clock | — | 2518 MHz |
| DirectX | — | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | — | #91 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | — | 20,097 |
Radeon RX 9080 XT
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
- +1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 20,097
- +RDNA 4 architecture with improved ray tracing
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $439
- −PassMark score lags newer-generation flagships
- −Many newer cards out-perform it on current titles
FAQ: Radeon RX 9080 XT vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Which is better, Radeon RX 9080 XT or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB? +
Radeon RX 9080 XT scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 47. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Radeon RX 9080 XT worth the price? +
At $899, Radeon RX 9080 XT delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
Is Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB worth the price? +
At $439, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 46 — strongest in passmark.
Does Radeon RX 9080 XT or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.