AMD has officially unveiled the Radeon RX 9060 XT at Computex 2025, building on the momentum from the RX 9070 XT launched in March. While specific details remain under wraps, the anticipation for this mid-range graphics card is palpable.
The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is equipped with 32 Compute Units and a robust 16GB of GDDR6 memory, making it well-suited for 1080p gaming. Given its compact design, it's expected to consume significantly less power than its predecessor, the RX 9070 XT, with a Total Board Power (TBP) ranging from 150-182W. With half the Compute Units and approximately half the power draw of the RX 9070 XT, the RX 9060 XT is poised to be less powerful but potentially more budget-friendly. Unfortunately, AMD has yet to disclose any pricing or release date information for this new GPU.
The Budget Battles Have Begun
While it's frustrating that AMD hasn't revealed the price of the Radeon RX 9060 XT, it's expected to be competitively priced, likely aligning with the Intel Arc B580 and the recently-launched RTX 5060. These competing cards have power budgets of 145W and 190W, respectively, and both debuted at around $250-$300. It's highly probable that AMD will target this same market segment.
When the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT finally hits the market, gamers looking for a graphics card in the $300 range will have three compelling options from different manufacturers. If the RX 9060 XT remains within this price bracket, it will have a distinct advantage: it's the only card in its class offering 16GB of VRAM, compared to 8GB from Nvidia and 12GB from Intel.
I'm eager to get the RX 9060 XT into the lab for a thorough performance analysis. If its performance matches that of its competitors, the larger frame buffer could extend its relevance as games increasingly demand more video memory. While the final price of the RX 9060 XT is still up in the air, it's shaping up to be a standout choice in the budget GPU market.
