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XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£390VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):160 W

XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB 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.

XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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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Score components

90%

7.0

Technical score

10%

9.1

User score

â–²Better than 51% of graphics cards
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

â–²Better than 70%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

44%

6.0

Performance

24%

6.0

Memory

12%

8.9

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity & Media

â–¼Worse than 51%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 86%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

44%

6.0

Performance

24%

6.0

Memory

12%

8.9

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

9.1

Connectivity & Media

7.0
User score
User score
9.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 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
â–² Better than 78% of models
Popularity:
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 78.1% of products in this category.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

7.6
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
17,069 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 17,069 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 56.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
9,661 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 9,661 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 52% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
46,132 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 46,132 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 99.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
28,995 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 28,995 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 93.2% of graphics cards and equal to 2.2% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
27.2 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 27.2 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 55.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 28.6% 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
340 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 340 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 63.5% 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
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% 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)
160 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 160 W, which is lower than that of 68% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
200 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 200 W under peak load, which is lower than 54% of graphics cards and equal to 3.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 64.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
182 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 182 W, which is lower than that of 62.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
150 W
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Size
290x 130x 52 mm
Length
270 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 270 mm long, which is shorter than 57.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
124 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 124 mm tall, which is shorter than 52.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.7% 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
1,012 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,012 g, which is lighter than 50.7% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 32.5% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3320 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 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
  • 42.9% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2500 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,500 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
  • 2.04x higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (46132 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    46,132 points vs 22,653 points
  • 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
  • 30.2% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (212.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    212.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 13.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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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    XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB
    the average graphics card
    XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.10 vs 8.000).
    9.1 vs 8
  • 32.5% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (3320 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    3,320 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 2.04x higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (46132 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    46,132 points vs 22,653 points
  • 30.2% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (212.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    212.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 2.4x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (28995 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    28,995 points vs 12,074 points
  • 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
  • 42.9% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2500 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,500 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 18 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (49 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    49 °C vs 67 °C
  • 8.5 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (26.9 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    26.9 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
  • 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.
  • 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 RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 24.1% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (340 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    340 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.
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (RDNA 4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    RDNA 4 vs 8
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenCL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 3).
    2.2 vs 3.0
  • 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
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 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.
    No vs yes

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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB

  • Excellent 1440p and 1080p performance for the price, frequently cited as a great value compared to competitors
  • High VRAM capacity (16GB) provides longevity and stability for modern titles
  • Effective triple-fan cooling system keeps temperatures low, often staying around 60°C under load
  • Quiet operation with minimal fan noise, even when pushed during intense gaming sessions
  • Minimalist and clean aesthetic without excessive RGB, featuring a premium-feeling metal backplate
  • Improved ray tracing performance and energy efficiency compared to previous RDNA generations

What we don't like about XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB

  • Large physical footprint (2.5 to 3 slots thick) may cause fitment issues in smaller PC cases
  • Inconsistent manufacturer measurements regarding width and PCIe connection space
  • Lack of RGB or customizable lighting may be a downside for users wanting a flashy setup
  • Limited connectivity options with only one HDMI port, which can be restrictive for multi-TV setups
  • Some users reported minor issues with aggressive default fan curves or mild coil whine

Verdict

The XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB is a mid-range graphics card built on the AMD RDNA 4 architecture. It features 2,048 stream processors, 32 compute units, a 128-bit memory bus, and 16GB of high-speed GDDR6 memory operating at 20 Gbps. Factory-overclocked to deliver an impressive boost clock of up to 3,320 MHz and a game clock of up to 2,780 MHz, this dual-slot card supports advanced PCIe 5.0 connectivity and standard outputs including HDMI and DisplayPort. Its primary pros include generous VRAM capacity for longevity in modern titles, strong entry-level 1440p and native 1080p rasterization performance, and a reliable multi-fan cooling setup that keeps operating acoustics relatively quiet. However, notable cons include restricted 320 GB/s bandwidth due to the narrow 128-bit bus, reduced power efficiency as factory-overclocking pushes power draw above reference specifications, and lighter ray tracing capabilities compared to its direct competitor counterparts.

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