GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 9060 XT, leading by roughly 33% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 9060 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,014 cheaper.
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Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 9060 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Radeon RX 9060 XT
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the Radeon RX 9060 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 9060 XT starts at $654 against $1,668 for the Radeon RX 6800 XT. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 9060 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~91% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 9060 XT still sits about $305 above its $349 MSRP. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $1,019 above its $649 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 9060 XT draws just 160W versus 300W for the Radeon RX 6800 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 9060 XT is roughly 5 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 XT, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 XT or Radeon RX 9060 XT?
Choose the Radeon RX 6800 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 9060 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.