AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Officially Confirmed

AMD has made waves at Computex 2025 by unveiling the Radeon RX 9060 XT, a follow-up to the successful RX 9070 XT released in March. While details about this new mid-range graphics card are still sparse, the anticipation is high.

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT boasts 32 Compute Units and is equipped with 16GB of GDDR6 memory, making it a strong contender for 1080p gaming. Given its compact size, it's no surprise that it consumes 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 power consumption of the RX 9070 XT, the RX 9060 XT is expected to be less powerful but potentially more budget-friendly. Unfortunately, AMD has yet to disclose any pricing or release date information.

The Budget Battles Have Begun

While it's frustrating that AMD has not revealed the cost of the Radeon RX 9060 XT, it's reasonable to assume that it will be competitively priced around the same range as the Intel Arc B580 and the recently launched RTX 5060. These competing graphics cards have power budgets of 145W and 190W, respectively, and both hit the market at approximately $250-$300. AMD likely aims to target the same market segment.

When the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT finally launches, gamers looking for a graphics card in the $300 range will have three options from different manufacturers. If the RX 9060 XT remains in this price bracket, it could have a significant advantage: it will be the only GPU in its class with 16GB of VRAM, compared to 8GB from Nvidia and 12GB from Intel.

While I eagerly await the opportunity to test its performance in the lab, the larger frame buffer of the RX 9060 XT suggests it could offer better longevity as games increasingly demand more video memory. The final price of the RX 9060 XT remains a mystery, but it's shaping up to be a budget GPU worth keeping an eye on.