AMD Throws Down the Gauntlet: RX 9060 XT Takes Aim at Nvidia’s RTX 5060
AMD Enters the Ring with RX 9060 XT
AMD is officially unveiling its Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card today at Computex. This new card is poised to directly compete with Nvidia’s recently released RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti, offering both 8GB and 16GB VRAM options.
Launching on June 5th:
- 8GB RX 9060 XT: $299
- 16GB RX 9060 XT: $349
The 8GB VRAM Debate Heats Up
AMD’s entry into the market with an 8GB VRAM option echoes Nvidia’s controversial decision to launch the RTX 5060 with this amount of memory in 2023. The move has sparked heated debate, particularly given the increasing memory demands of modern games. It will be fascinating to see how reviewers evaluate both cards in this competitive price segment.
Key RX 9060 XT Specs:
- 32 RDNA 4 Compute Units
- Boost Clock: 3.13GHz
- Support: DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b
- Total Board Power: 150-182 Watts (depending on model)
AMD’s Performance Claims
AMD asserts that its 16GB RX 9060 XT variant delivers a performance boost of around 6 percent compared to Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti at 1440p resolution, based on testing across 40 games.
Nvidia’s RTX 5060: A Silent Launch
Interestingly, Nvidia launched the RTX 5060 yesterday without any available reviews. Rumors suggest that Nvidia restricted reviewers from accessing the necessary drivers prior to the release, possibly due to concerns surrounding the limited 8GB of VRAM.
Nvidia Under Fire: Allegations of Pressure and Manipulation
Adding fuel to the fire, Nvidia has come under fire from PC gaming YouTubers, including Gamers Nexus, for alleged pressure tactics. Gamers Nexus claims Nvidia exerted influence on benchmark testing, urging them to emphasize Nvidia’s Multi Frame Generation (MFG) technology, a feature absent in competing cards. Nvidia reportedly even hinted at revoking access to interviews with its engineers if Gamers Nexus didn’t give MFG more prominence in their coverage.
