GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Market Value Leader

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the clear winner, offering 56.1% better value than Radeon RX 6700 XT.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 6700 XT, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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AMD

Radeon RX 6700 XT

Price

A$878

Performance

24/100

VRAM

12 GB GDDR6

Key Specs Advantage

+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)

+25% Stream Processors (2,560 vs 2,048)

+25% Ray Accelerators (40 vs 32)

A$878XFX Speedster SWFT309 AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT CORE Gaming Graphics Card with 12GB GDDR6 HDMI 3xDP, AMD RDNA 2 RX-67XTYJFDV

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AMD

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Price

A$656✓

Performance

28/100✓

VRAM

16 GB GDDR6✓

Key Specs Advantage

+21% Boost Clock (3,130 MHz vs 2,581 MHz)

A$656Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Memory 16GB 3.3GHz Boost Clock PCI Express 5.0 x16 DisplayPort 2.1 x2 HDMI 2.1a x1 FrostBlade 4.0 Fan AN-RX9060XT-16G-OCC

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Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs Radeon RX 6700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs Radeon RX 6700 XT

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB starts at $656 AUD against $878 AUD for the Radeon RX 6700 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 56%. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB still sits about $307 AUD above its $349 AUD MSRP. The Radeon RX 6700 XT still sits about $399 AUD above its $479 AUD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB draws just 160W versus 230W for the Radeon RX 6700 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern RDNA 4 architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 12GB, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 6700 XT's 12GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 6700 XT's memory is also faster — 384 GB/s versus 322 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is roughly 4 years newer than the Radeon RX 6700 XT (RDNA 4 vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6700 XT or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6700 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB better than the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is noticeably faster, roughly 17% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6700 XT or the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 6700 XT worth the extra $222 AUD over the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Specification	Radeon RX 6700 XT	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	RDNA 4
Process Node	TSMC N7	TSMC N4
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)	2,560✓	2,048
Ray Tracing Cores	40✓	32
Tensor / AI Cores	—	64

Clock Speeds

Specification	Radeon RX 6700 XT	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Base Clock	2,321 MHz✓	1,700 MHz
Boost Clock	2,581 MHz	3,130 MHz✓

Memory

Specification	Radeon RX 6700 XT	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB✓
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192-bit✓	128-bit
Memory Speed	16 Gbps	20 Gbps✓
Bandwidth	384 GB/s✓	322.3 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Specification	Radeon RX 6700 XT	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP	230 W	160 W✓
Power Connectors	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin	1x 8-pin
Released	Mar 2021	Jun 2025