AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU Listings Appear Online, Priced from $450 to $519

Recent online listings for AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU suggest that the new graphics card is starting to make its way onto retail platforms. VideoCardz reports that XFX has listed two versions of the RX 9060 XT: an 8 GB dual-fan model priced at $449.99 and a 16 GB three-fan model at $519.99. Both variants are expected to feature a boost clock of up to 3,320 MHz, which is slightly higher than the previously leaked reference specifications of 3.2 GHz. Meanwhile, a Swiss retailer's listing, shared by popular hardware leaker momomo_us, shows Acer Nitro RX 9060 XT GPUs. The 16 GB overclocked (OC) version is priced at CHF 556.70, approximately $670, while the 8 GB OC model is available for CHF 508.30, about $612. These prices might initially seem steep compared to NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti series, which has an MSRP of $379 for the 8 GB version and $429 for the 16 GB model. However, actual retail prices for these NVIDIA cards often exceed their recommended values, with many add-in board (AIB) partners offering models that fetch much higher prices. It's possible that the prices shown for the RX 9060 XT are placeholders, as AMD has not officially announced or launched these cards yet. The official release is scheduled for May 18, and we hope that the final prices will be competitive and that there will be a variety of models available at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). One potential downside is the availability of an 8 GB VRAM variant. Many experts in the gaming and technology community argue that 8 GB of VRAM is no longer sufficient for demanding modern AAA games, comparing it to "bringing a butter knife to a gunfight." This issue is not unique to AMD; the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB has been known to suffer up to a 10% performance drop when used with a PCIe 4.0 slot. Until AMD releases official details or performance benchmarks, it's difficult to determine how the RX 9060 XT 8 GB will fare. The company is expected to provide comprehensive information on the GPU family by the release date, allowing tech enthusiasts and consumers to evaluate whether the 9060 XT models are worth their respective asking prices. To stay updated on the latest news, analysis, and reviews regarding the RX 9060 XT and other tech developments, follow Tom's Hardware on Google News. Make sure to hit the Follow button to ensure you receive the most current updates directly in your feed.