Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
16 GB · 1700 MHz · PassMark #91
Radeon RX 9070
RDNA 4 · 16 GB · 220 W · $549
Radeon RX 9070 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB lands at 46 and Radeon RX 9070 at 88. That puts Radeon RX 9070 ahead by 42 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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
Pick Radeon RX 9070 if…
- ✓Same 16 GB as XT sibling
- ✓Lower power than 9070 XT
- ✓Excellent price-to-frame
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Radeon RX 9070Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Radeon RX 9070 more score per dollar ($549 vs $439).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Architecture | — | RDNA 4 |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | — | 256-bit |
| TBP | — | 220 W |
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
Radeon RX 9070
- +Same 16 GB as XT sibling
- +Lower power than 9070 XT
- +Excellent price-to-frame
- −Slightly slower than XT
- −RT still trails NVIDIA
- −FSR 4 needs game adoption
FAQ: Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs Radeon RX 9070
Which is better, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB or Radeon RX 9070? +
Radeon RX 9070 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 42. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is Radeon RX 9070 worth the price? +
At $549, Radeon RX 9070 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB or Radeon RX 9070 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.
Which is the better value, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB or Radeon RX 9070? +
Radeon RX 9070 — more score per dollar ($549 vs $439). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.