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ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£320VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):150 W

ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

8.1

User score

▼Worse than 61% of graphics cards
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

▲Better than 53%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

44%

5.9

Performance

24%

4.2

Memory

12%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11%

9.6

Platform & Features

5%

9.0

Design

4%

7.7

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 63%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

70%

9.3

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 63%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

44%

5.9

Performance

24%

4.2

Memory

12%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11%

9.6

Platform & Features

5%

9.0

Design

4%

7.7

Connectivity & Media

6.5
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

70%

9.3

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 55% of models
Popularity:
ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB has a popularity score of 5.3 points, which is higher than that of 55% of products in this category.
5.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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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 53% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

7.3
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
17,233 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 17,233 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 57.6% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
9,590 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 9,590 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 51.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
30,190 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 30,190 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 71.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
11,149 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 11,149 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 55.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
25.64 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 25.64 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 54.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
128 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
322.3 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 322.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 65.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
5
This graphics card supports PCIe 5, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% 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 91.8% of graphics cards and equal to 5.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.1% of graphics cards and equal to 9.5% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1a, which is more advanced than on 75.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3% 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 80.4% of graphics cards and equal to 4.6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
150 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 150 W, which is lower than that of 73.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
150 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 150 W under peak load, which is lower than 75.7% of graphics cards and equal to 1.3% 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 62.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.3% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
150 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 150 W, which is lower than that of 75.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.8% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
150 W
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Size
202x 120x 49 mm
This graphics card measures 202x120x 49 mm, which is more compact than 85.6% of graphics cards.
Length
202 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 202 mm long, which is shorter than 89.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Height
120 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 120 mm tall, which is shorter than 59.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 4.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is slimmer than 36.3% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
940 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 940 g, which is lighter than 60.6% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 25.7% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3150 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    3,150 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 43.9% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2518 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,518 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 20% smaller process node
    This graphics card has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node 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).
    5.0 vs 4.0
  • 83 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (202 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    202 mm vs 285 mm
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    150 W vs 215 W
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
    2.1b vs 2.1
  • 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
  • 1.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
    the average graphics card
    ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.12 vs 8.000).
    8.12 vs 8
  • 25.7% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3150 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    3,150 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 22.7% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (200.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    200.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 33.3% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (30190 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    30,190 points vs 22,653 points
  • 43.9% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2518 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,518 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 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 has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node 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).
    5.0 vs 4.0
  • 2 newer
    This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    June 2025
    2,025 vs 2,023
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
    2.1b vs 2.1
  • 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
  • 2.7x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (54 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
    54 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    150 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
  • 33.3% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (150 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    150 W vs 225 W
  • 58.3% lower idle power draw
    This graphics card has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (5 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    5 W vs 12 W
  • 83 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (202 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    202 mm vs 285 mm
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (202x120 x 49 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    202x120 x 49 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, 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
  • 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
  • 6.3% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1800 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,800 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 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
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 28.1% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (322.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    322.3 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 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    32 vs 128
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    4.0 vs 8
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
    6.6 vs 6.8
  • 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
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 20 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (115 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    115 °C vs 95 °C

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Radeon RX 9060 XT, assalto a NVIDIA? Ecco come va la nuova scheda video di AMD
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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

  • Delivers smooth performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming in many modern titles
  • Operates quietly even under heavy load, with features like '0dB' silent mode at low temperatures
  • Excellent thermal management; users report the card stays cool, often remaining in the 50-62°C range
  • Compact dual-slot design makes it a solid choice for small form factor (SFF) builds
  • Low power consumption, typically requiring only a 550W power supply and a single 8-pin connector
  • Support for FSR 4 upscaling significantly improves image quality and frame rates in compatible games

What we don't like about ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

  • The 8GB VRAM is heavily criticized as inadequate for modern AAA games at higher settings, leading to stuttering and missing textures
  • Significant performance drops in VRAM-intensive scenarios compared to the 16GB variant
  • Weaker ray tracing performance compared to NVIDIA's RTX 50-series competitors
  • Narrow 128-bit memory bus acts as a bottleneck for higher resolution performance
  • Poor value proposition when priced close to the 16GB model or competitive NVIDIA cards

Verdict

The Asus Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is a compact 2.5-slot graphics card based on the RDNA 4 architecture, featuring 2,048 stream processors, 32 raytracing cores, and 64 AI accelerators. It operates with a boost clock of up to 3,150 MHz and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit interface, delivering 20 Gbps speeds and supporting PCIe 5.0 connectivity. Main pros include its space-saving design with Axial-tech fans for optimized airflow, a vented backplate for heat dissipation, and broad compatibility for small-form-factor builds. However, its primary cons are the limited 8GB VRAM buffer, which can cause performance stuttering and texture issues in demanding 1440p titles, and a narrower 128-bit memory bus that may bottleneck higher-resolution gaming.

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