AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Officially Confirmed

AMD has unveiled the Radeon RX 9060 XT at Computex 2025, following the successful launch of the RX 9070 XT earlier in March. While specifics are scarce, this mid-range graphics card promises to be a compelling option for gamers.

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT boasts 32 Compute Units and is equipped with a generous 16GB of GDDR6 memory, ideal for high-quality 1080p gaming. Its compact design means it consumes less power, with a Total Board Power (TBP) ranging from 150-182W. This is significantly lower than the RX 9070 XT, suggesting that the RX 9060 XT will be more energy-efficient. However, with half the Compute Units and power consumption of its predecessor, it's expected to offer less performance but at a potentially more affordable price point. Unfortunately, AMD has yet to disclose any pricing or release date information for this new graphics card.

The Budget Battles Have Begun

While it's frustrating that AMD hasn't revealed the cost of the Radeon RX 9060 XT, it's anticipated to be competitively priced, likely around $250-$300, similar to the Intel Arc B580 and the recently released RTX 5060. These competing graphics cards have power budgets of 145W and 190W, respectively, and both launched in the same price range. AMD seems poised to target the same market segment.

When the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT hits the market, gamers looking for a graphics card in the $300 range will have three strong options from different manufacturers. The RX 9060 XT could stand out, as it's the only one in this price bracket offering 16GB of VRAM, compared to 8GB from Nvidia and 12GB from Intel.

I'm eager to test it in the lab to see how it stacks up against the competition. If the RX 9060 XT's performance matches its rivals, its larger frame buffer could extend its lifespan as games increasingly demand more video memory. While we await official pricing, the Radeon RX 9060 XT is shaping up to be a budget GPU worth keeping an eye on.