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ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£380VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):160 W

ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components

40%

6.9

Technical score

25%

8.2

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

6.9

Sentiment score

▲Better than 50% of graphics cards
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

▲Better than 75%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components

44%

6.1

Performance

24%

6.0

Memory

12%

9.1

Power

11%

9.4

Features

5%

7.1

Design

4%

7.7

Connectivity

▲Better than 50%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
1 review, with a printed score. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 69%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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What reviewers say about the ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB

Based on 1 · 5

The generous memory wins praise from most reviewers, while little else draws a consistent opinion either way.
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What owners say about the ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB

Based on 214 owners sharing their experience in online comments

70%positive8%mixed22%negative

Owners praise its strong gaming performance and value, while crashes, black screens, and driver problems frustrate many buyers.

What owners dislike

  • Owners get no picture after installing; some fixes are disabling integrated graphics in BIOS, reseating the power cable, or using HDMI.16
  • Owners report random crashes and full system freezes during gaming, sometimes after about 15 minutes, and in some cases in every game.11
  • Owners say driver installs fail or go black, and some report driver crashes, with DDU cleanups needed before a working install.9
  • Owners say prices have climbed since launch, so the card no longer feels like good value unless it drops closer to its original price.6
  • Owners report stutters, lag, or sudden frame drops in some games, even when the average frame rate looks high.5
  • Some owners find FSR upscaling blurry, and say FSR 4 is missing from some games or doesn't work in some UE5 titles without OptiScaler.5
  • Demanding games such as Jedi Survivor run poorly, and some newer titles only reach about 60 fps at 1440p on medium settings.5

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components:

44%

6.1

Performance

24%

6.0

Memory

12%

9.1

Power

11%

9.4

Features

5%

7.1

Design

4%

7.7

Connectivity

6.9
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

7.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
17,000 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 17,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 55.3% of graphics cards and equal to 1.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
9,782 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 9,782 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 53.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
20,528 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 20,528 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 59.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
11,206 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 11,206 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 55.5% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
27.2 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 27.2 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 57.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 62% of graphics cards and equal to 28.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
128 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
320 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 320 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 66.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.2% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
20,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 20,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 53.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.5% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
PCI Express (PCIe) version
5
This graphics card supports PCIe 5, which is newer than on 73% of graphics cards and equal to 27% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.2
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.2, which is older than on 94.9% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
3
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 3 displays, which is fewer than 91% of graphics cards and equal to 6.6% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 78.3% of graphics cards and equal to 9.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1a, which is more advanced than on 74.2% of graphics cards and equal to 3.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
54 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 54 Gbps, which is faster than on 78.8% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
160 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 160 W, which is lower than that of 67.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
191 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 191 W under peak load, which is lower than 57.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
550 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 61.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.3% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
160 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 160 W, which is lower than that of 71.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.7% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
160 W
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Size
298x 131x 51 mm
Length
298 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 298 mm long, which is longer than 56% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Height
131 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 131 mm tall, which is taller than 62.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.55 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.55 slot/s, which is wider than 64.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Weight
967 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 967 g, which is lighter than 57.8% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of Graphics cards.
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ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB vs the average graphics card

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  • 32.5% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3,320 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    3,320 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 20% smaller process node
    This graphics card uses a smaller manufacturing process than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    4 nm vs 5 nm
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • 15.6% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,220 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,220 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 31.7% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (212.5 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    212.5 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 13.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 69% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    1 review, with a printed score. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • 13.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 69% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    1 review, with a printed score. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • 32.5% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3,320 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    3,320 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 15.6% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,220 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,220 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 31.7% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (212.5 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    212.5 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 2 years newer
    This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    June 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • More FP64 throughput
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    1:16 vs 1:64
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 8x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (32 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    32 MB vs 4 MB
  • 20% smaller process node
    This graphics card uses a smaller manufacturing process than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    4 nm vs 5 nm
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 1.4a).
    2.1a vs 1.4a
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1a).
    2.1b vs 2.1a
  • 2.5x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (54 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    54 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 25.6% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (160 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    160 W vs 215 W
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    550 W vs 650 W
  • 27.3% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (160 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    160 W vs 220 W
  • 19 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (48 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    48 °C vs 67 °C
  • 12.2 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (23.2 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    23.2 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 66.7% lower idle power draw
    This graphics card has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (4 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    4 W vs 12 W
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    128 bit vs 192 bit
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 56 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    128 vs 184
  • 8 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    32 vs 40
  • 80 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (64 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    64 vs 144
  • 11.5% lower sentiment score
    6.9 vs 7.8
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 56 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    128 vs 184
  • 8 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    32 vs 40
  • 80 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (64 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    64 vs 144
  • 8 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    32 vs 40
  • 2,304 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2048 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    2,048 vs 4,352
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    128 bit vs 192 bit
  • 28.6% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (320 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    320 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    4 MB vs 24 MB
  • 75% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (32 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    32 KB vs 128 KB
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
    1.2 vs 1.4
  • Older OpenCL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 3).
    2.2 vs 3
  • 1 fewer displays supported
    This graphics card supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
    3 vs 4
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 6 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (131 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    131 mm vs 125 mm
  • 15.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (298 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    298 mm vs 282.2 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
DigiBric
≈ estimated
27/01/2026
Unboxing and test · game performance and video editing
Verdict
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB runs very well in an older PC; the creator is happy, and issues stem from the rest of the system.
9.0
goldfries
≈ estimated
08/09/2025
Hands-on review · performance, power, temperatures and design
Verdict
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB offers good value and a large gain over the last generation, though the shroud's silver-look finish draws criticism.
7.0
Funkykit
≈ estimated
27/06/2025
Hands-on review · benchmarks and 1080p gaming tests
Verdict
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB looks good and delivers decent 1080p performance at a reasonable price, but only suits a narrow group of buyers.
9.0
MC TEKNO
≈ estimated
06/06/2025
Hands-on review · 1440p game tests, temperatures and power
Verdict
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB is a solid midrange pick for 1440p with 16GB VRAM, if priced near its recommended price.
8.0
Level1Techs
≈ estimated
05/06/2025
Hands-on review · benchmarks and overclocking tests
Verdict
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB performs like other 9060 XTs, so its value depends on finding it near MSRP.
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
05/06/2025
Product review · Triple-fan custom card
Verdict
The ASRock RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC is a large triple-fan card with the top factory overclock, aimed at maxed-out 1080p gaming with ray tracing.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB

  • Excellent cooling performance, often staying below 50-55°C even under load
  • Operates very quietly, even when fans are active
  • Attractive white and grey aesthetics, ideal for white-themed builds
  • Equipped with 16GB of VRAM, providing a significant advantage for 1440p gaming
  • Improved ray tracing performance compared to previous RDNA generations
  • Convenient physical switch to turn off RGB lighting without needing software
  • Energy efficient, typically requiring only a single 8-pin power connector

What customers don't like about ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB

  • Large physical size (triple-slot/2.5-slot design) that may not fit in smaller cases
  • Priced higher than base MSRP models, placing it close to some Nvidia RTX rivals
  • Lacks a dual-BIOS feature, which is common on other premium competing cards
  • Direct native Ray Tracing performance still trails slightly behind Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti
  • RGB software (Polychrome Sync) is noted by some as difficult to use or buggy

Verdict

The ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB is a mid-range graphics card built on AMD's RDNA 4 architecture (Navi 44), featuring 32 compute units, 2,048 stream processors, and a factory-overclocked boost clock of up to 3,320 MHz. It is equipped with 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 128-bit memory bus (20 Gbps) and supports PCIe 5.0, making it highly capable for maxed-out 1080p and solid 1440p gaming with the help of AI-powered FSR 4 upscaling. Main pros include its exceptional triple-fan cooling system that maintains very low temperatures (typically under 50°C), remarkably quiet 0dB silent operation, and a premium white aesthetic with customizable Polychrome SYNC ARGB lighting. However, it faces some drawbacks, such as a high launch price relative to reference models, a somewhat narrow 128-bit memory bus that can limit 4K potential, and its relatively large 2.55-slot physical footprint which may not fit in smaller cases.

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