AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Confirmed: Details Revealed

AMD has unveiled the Radeon RX 9060 XT at Computex 2025, building on the success of the RX 9070 XT released in March. While details about this mid-range graphics card are scarce, the anticipation is high among gamers looking for an affordable yet powerful option.

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT comes equipped with 32 Compute Units and a robust 16GB of GDDR6 memory, making it an attractive choice for 1080p gaming. Its compact design results in a lower power consumption, with a Total Board Power (TBP) ranging from 150-182W. This is significantly less than the RX 9070 XT, which reflects in its performance as well, boasting only half the Compute Units and power usage of its predecessor. This suggests that while the RX 9060 XT may not match the performance of the RX 9070 XT, it could be more budget-friendly. Unfortunately, AMD has kept the pricing and release date under wraps for now.

The Budget Battles Have Begun

The lack of pricing information from AMD on the Radeon RX 9060 XT is frustrating, yet it's expected to compete closely with the Intel Arc B580 and the recently launched RTX 5060, both of which are priced between $250-$300 and have power budgets of 145W and 190W, respectively. AMD is likely aiming to capture the same market segment, offering gamers a compelling alternative.

When the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT hits the market, it will join the fray as one of three options in the $300 price range, each from a different manufacturer. Its unique selling point, however, is the 16GB of VRAM, surpassing the 8GB offered by Nvidia's RTX 5060 and the 12GB of Intel's Arc B580. This larger frame buffer could ensure the RX 9060 XT remains relevant longer as video memory demands in games increase.

While we await lab tests to assess its performance against the competition, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT's potential to offer superior VRAM at a competitive price point makes it a GPU worth watching in the budget segment.