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ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£420VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):160 W

ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB Review: Compare 117 technical specifications, 7 expert and video reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB

7.5/10

▲Better than 55% of graphics cards

7.8

▲Better than 86%

6.9

▼Worse than 52%

8.4

▲Better than 85%

8.1

★Better than 97%

6.8
Gaming
Gaming
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Measures floating-point compute power, dedicated VRAM capacity, ray-tracing hardware, and modern PCIe generation bandwidth.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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45.0%
5.3
FP32 performance
25.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
4.6
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
9.1
Video editing
Video editing
9.1/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates hardware AV1 encoding support, generous video memory, raw compute power, and fast interface throughput.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
35.0%
10
AV1 encode
30.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
5.3
FP32 performance
15.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.9
1080p
1080p
6.9/ 10
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What it is
Assesses pure rasterization power and VRAM balance optimized for consistently high frame rates at 1080p resolution.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
55.0%
5.3
FP32 performance
25.0%
10
VRAM
10.0%
4.6
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.8
1440p
1440p
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Measures compute throughput, sufficient VRAM buffer, and ray-tracing performance tailored for sharp 1440p gaming.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
50.0%
5.3
FP32 performance
30.0%
10
VRAM
15.0%
4.6
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
7.0
4K
4K
7.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates ultra-high compute capability, heavy VRAM capacities, and advanced ray-tracing cores required for native 4K gaming.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components
40.0%
5.3
FP32 performance
35.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
4.6
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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What reviewers say about the ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB

Based on 4 · 3

Reviewers like the ample memory and effective cooling, with few complaints raised about either.

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What owners say about the ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 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 like

Owners report high frame rates at 1440p and ultrawide on high or ultra settings in most modern games, often above 100 fps.80
Owners upgrading from GTX 1060, RX 580, RTX 2070 or 5700 XT cards report much higher frame rates, often doubling them in new games.39
Owners say it costs less than rival cards like the RTX 5060 Ti while still delivering smooth high-settings gaming.36
Owners praise FSR 4 upscaling and frame generation, which lift frame rates well; OptiScaler adds FSR 4 to games that lack it.23
Owners report the card stays cool under full gaming load, typically in the 50s to mid 60s Celsius.14
Owners say games run smoothly with no stutters, and the card feels stable across the titles they play.9
Owners find ray tracing playable with upscaling and frame generation, though the heaviest RT options cut frame rates sharply.8
Owners say the 16GB of video memory lets games run at high settings where 8GB cards struggle.5
Owners say it draws modest power, so a 600 watt power supply is enough for their builds.4

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 ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB

7.5

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Performance

5.9

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FP32 performance

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Memory

6.0

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VRAM

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Features

9.4

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Connectivity

7.6

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Max displays supported

Max digital resolution

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Power

9.6

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

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PCIe power spec

160 W

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Design

7.0

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Size

304x 126x 50 mm

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ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB vs the average graphics card

Why is ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB better than the average graphics card?

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32.9% higher boost clock speed
This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3,330 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
3,330 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
43.9% faster VRAM clock
This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,518 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
2,518 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
30.8% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
450 W vs 650 W
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
16.7% higher review score
Reviews score
8.4/ 10
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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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▲ Better than 85% of models
80%
8.4
Average grade
20%
8.3
Popularity
Grades by review (7)
4 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 3 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.
8.4 vs 7.2
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

16.7% higher review score
Reviews score
8.4/ 10
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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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▲ Better than 85% of models
80%
8.4
Average grade
20%
8.3
Popularity
Grades by review (7)
4 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 3 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.
8.4 vs 7.2
6.6% higher list score
List score
8.1/ 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 (2)
List score: in 2 of 83 lists (2%)
8.1 vs 7.6
4.9% better value for money
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.78 vs 7.4).
7.78 vs 7.41

32.9% higher boost clock speed
This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3,330 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
3,330 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
2 years newer
This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
June 2025
2025 vs 2023
24.2% higher pixel rate
This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (200.3 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
200.3 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
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
43.9% faster VRAM clock
This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,518 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
2,518 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
5.8% faster memory speed
This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (20,100 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
20,100 MHz vs 19,000 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 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
Supports virtual GPU
This graphics card supports virtual GPU features, the average graphics card does not.

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

30.8% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
450 W vs 650 W
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
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
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

Why is ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB worse than the average graphics card?

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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.
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
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

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
11.5% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,700 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,700 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
11.1% lower PassMark score
This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (20,127 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
20,127 points vs 22,638 points
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
28.1% 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

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 OpenCL version
This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 3).
2.2 vs 3
Older FSR version
This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
1 vs 3.1

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
More basic codec support
This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
90.3% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (2.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
2.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps

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

No RGB lighting
This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
21.8 mm longer card length
This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (304 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
304 mm vs 282.2 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0

iVadim

≈ estimated

10/10/2025

Hands-on review · temperature, noise and quiet mode tests

Verdict

ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB is a good, quiet card with solid cooling, and the Prime version is good enough.

8.0

KitGuruTech

≈ estimated

04/06/2025

Hands-on review · benchmarks and VRAM testing

Verdict

ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB is very good value for its VRAM, provided the MSRP holds at retail.

9.0

Level1Techs

≈ estimated

04/06/2025

Hands-on review · benchmarks and AI performance tests

Verdict

ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB is good value for its price, with 16GB of VRAM for longevity, though AI performance lags.

Brand video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0

techpowerup.com

✓ explicit

04/06/2025

ASUS Radeon RX 9060 XT Prime OC 16 GB Review

Hands-on review · Custom design

Verdict

The ASUS Radeon RX 9060 XT Prime OC is a plain card with a factory overclock, aimed at buyers who want to install it and forget it.

8.1

pausehardware.com

✓ explicit

21/09/2025

ASUS Prime RX 9060 XT 16 GB Review

Hands-on review · 1440p card

Verdict

The ASUS Prime RX 9060 XT is a plain, well-cooled card with 16GB of memory that suits 1440p, though its box has no extras or adapters.

9.2

profesionalreview.com

✓ explicit

04/06/2025

ASUS PRIME RX 9060 XT review: the perfect graphics card for 1440p gaming

Benchmark review · Mid-range card

Verdict

The ASUS Prime RX 9060 XT is a strong 1440p card with a cooler that keeps temperatures low, but it draws a lot of power in demanding games.

9.4

geeknetic.es

✓ explicit

05/06/2025

ASUS AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Prime OC 16G Review

Hands-on review · Overclocked card

Verdict

The ASUS Prime RX 9060 XT is a factory-overclocked mid-range card near 3GHz, with a quieter BIOS mode, though it lacks the premium look of ASUS's Astral line.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB

High VRAM capacity (16GB) provides excellent headroom for 1440p textures and future-proofing
Exceptional thermal performance with low operating temperatures even under load
Quiet operation enhanced by 0dB technology and a physical Dual BIOS switch for a 'Quiet' mode
Strong price-to-performance ratio compared to previous generations and competitors
Compact 2.5-slot design improves compatibility with smaller PC cases
Significant generation-over-generation improvements in ray tracing performance

What customers don't like about ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB

Limited 4K gaming capability; struggles with AAA titles at high resolutions
Ray tracing performance, while improved, still lags behind flagship NVIDIA alternatives
Uses older GDDR6 memory technology instead of the newer GDDR7 standard
Minimalistic aesthetic may not appeal to users looking for heavy RGB or flashy designs
PCIe 5.0 support offers negligible real-world performance benefits for this specific GPU tier

Verdict

The Asus Prime Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Edition 16GB is a performance-oriented mainstream graphics card based on the RDNA 4 architecture, featuring 2,048 stream processors and a significant 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 128-bit bus for enhanced future-proofing. Built on a 4nm process, this OC model boasts a boost clock of up to 3330 MHz and utilizes a triple Axial-tech fan design within a compact 2.5-slot frame, requiring only a single 8-pin power connector for its 175W peak board power. Main pros include exceptional thermal management with 0dB silent technology, high power efficiency, and strong 1080p/1440p rasterization performance that offers high value compared to competitors. However, notable cons include its limited 128-bit memory bus width which can bottleneck high-resolution textures, ray tracing performance that still trails behind equivalent Nvidia hardware, and a price premium typically associated with the Asus Prime branding.

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