AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT PCIe Comparison: 8GB vs. 16GB
The 8GB RX 9060 XT looks like a solid budget GPU - until you actually game on it. Limited VRAM turns it into a performance liability, especially for players hoping to future-proof their systems.
The 8GB RX 9060 XT looks like a solid budget GPU - until you actually game on it. Limited VRAM turns it into a performance liability, especially for players hoping to future-proof their systems.
or: Why Have GPUs Shrinkflated? Nvidia's RTX 50 series suffers from major shrinkflation. We break down how the RTX 5060 is really a 5050 in disguise - and why its VRAM, pricing, and specs fall short.
AMD's Radeon 9060 XT offers solid performance with 16GB of VRAM (but not with half that amount), but a confusing dual-version launch – mirroring Nvidia's past missteps – raises serious concerns for gamers in 2025.
AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT comes in two flavors – only one's worth your money. The 16GB model undercuts Nvidia on price, matches performance, and may be the new go-to GPU for budget-conscious gamers.
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That dream 1440p display for fast-paced PC gaming has become the new normal. Prices have dropped, performance has surged, and for most, 1440p now hits the sweet spot between value and performance.
We're revisiting the Radeon RX 9070 XT vs GeForce RTX 5070, now with updated drivers, pricing shifts, and a massive 57-game benchmark at 1440p and 4K to see which GPU really offers better value.
We've tested Nvidia's new RTX 5060 on the road at Computex 2025. With faster memory and more cores than the 4060, it looks promising – until you hit its 8 GB VRAM limit. Let's see how it performs.
Two months after launch, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is still nowhere near its advertised $600 price. With global supply stabilizing, it's time to examine the real cost of AMD's top GPU across key markets.
Doom: The Dark Ages is the latest ray-traced FPS from id Software. We'll be benchmarking the "hell" out of it, and no doubt a few configurations will be doomed.
We test Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti to reveal why the 8GB version struggles badly in modern games – and how it stacks up against Intel's much cheaper Arc B580 in VRAM-limited scenarios.