GPU Comparison

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

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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Price
€447
Performance
24%
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)
Price
€420
Performance
28%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+21% Boost Clock (3,130 MHz vs 2,581 MHz)

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 $420 EUR against $447 EUR 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 24%. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is trading below its $479 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

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 $27 EUR 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

SpecificationRadeon RX 6700 XTRadeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
ArchitectureRDNA 2RDNA 4
Process NodeTSMC N7TSMC N4
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,5602,048
Ray Tracing Cores4032
Tensor / AI Cores64

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 6700 XTRadeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Base Clock2,321 MHz1,700 MHz
Boost Clock2,581 MHz3,130 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 6700 XTRadeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps20 Gbps
Bandwidth384 GB/s322.3 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 6700 XTRadeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP230 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2021Jun 2025