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RX 9060 XT 16GB vs RX 6700 XT: Gaming Performance & Bottleneck (2026)

With a Ryzen 7 9800X3D at 1440p High, the RX 9060 XT 16GB averages 71 FPS in AAA games to the RX 6700 XT's 58. That 22% lead is about the same at 4K. For a card 4 years newer, that is a solid generational step. The order holds at 1080p (22% apart), so the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the quicker card at every resolution. Ray tracing widens the gap to 89% (35 vs 18 FPS at 1440p), as the RX 6700 XT's RT hardware is less efficient. In esports games like CS2 or Valorant at 1080p they reach 323 and 265 FPS, enough for a 240 Hz monitor. At 4K the RX 6700 XT manages 35 FPS native, and FSR Quality lifts that to about 49. The RX 9060 XT 16GB also has more memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), though both have enough for 4K High today. To stay under a 10% CPU bottleneck at 1440p, both need only a Ryzen 5 3600-class CPU.

Relative performance

Faster card = 100%. Average FPS at High settings with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

1440p, AAA games

RX 9060 XT 16GB100%
RX 6700 XT82%

71 vs 58 FPS · RX 9060 XT 16GB +22%

4K, AAA games

RX 9060 XT 16GB100%
RX 6700 XT82%

43 vs 35 FPS · RX 9060 XT 16GB +22%

1440p, ray tracing

RX 9060 XT 16GB100%
RX 6700 XT53%

35 vs 18 FPS · RX 9060 XT 16GB +89%

FPS with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Average FPS in AAA games, no upscaling. A fast CPU, so the graphics card sets the pace.

SettingRX 9060 XT 16GBRX 6700 XTLead
1080p High101839060 XT 16GB +22%
1440p High71589060 XT 16GB +22%
4K High43359060 XT 16GB +22%
1440p ray tracing35189060 XT 16GB +89%

Specifications

Raster index: RTX 4090 = 100.

SpecRX 9060 XT 16GBRX 6700 XT
VRAM16 GB12 GB
Ray tracingYes, 85% efficiencyYes, 55% efficiency
Released20252021
Raster index4436

Which CPU do you need?

Slowest common CPU that keeps each card under a 10% bottleneck at 1440p High.

Graphics cardSlowest CPUFPS
RX 9060 XT 16GBRyzen 5 3600 or faster68
RX 6700 XTRyzen 5 3600 or faster57

Which should you buy?

Buy the RX 9060 XT 16GB if you want the faster card: it's 22% ahead at 4K. The RX 6700 XT is the better buy only if it costs at least 22% less, the gap at 1440p, because then it delivers more frames per dollar. Already own the RX 6700 XT? Going to the RX 9060 XT 16GB gains 22% at 1440p, which is a modest upgrade, worth it mainly if you can sell the RX 6700 XT.

Buy the RX 9060 XT 16GB if…

  • you want the most FPS: it's 22% faster at 4K and 22% at 1440p.
  • you play with ray tracing: 35 vs 18 FPS at 1440p.
  • you play at 4K or use high-resolution texture packs: 16 GB of VRAM vs 12 GB.
  • you want the newer card (2025) with the longer driver and feature support ahead of it.

Buy the RX 6700 XT if…

  • it costs at least 22% less than the RX 9060 XT 16GB, which makes it the better value per frame.
  • it's the cheaper of the two where you shop: performance is close enough that price decides.

Check your build

These numbers use a Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate the graphics card. Your own CPU, resolution and settings change the result, so run your exact parts through the calculator.

Check Ryzen 5 3600 + RX 9060 XT 16GB Check Ryzen 5 3600 + RX 6700 XT

Popular builds with these cards

Ryzen 5 7600 + RX 9060 XT 16GB1440p · GPU-limited 48% · ≈71 FPSCore i5-14600K + RX 9060 XT 16GB1440p · GPU-limited 53% · ≈71 FPSRyzen 7 5700X3D + RX 9060 XT 16GB1440p · GPU-limited 46% · ≈71 FPSRyzen 5 7600 + RX 6700 XT1440p · GPU-limited 57% · ≈58 FPSCore i5-14600K + RX 6700 XT1440p · GPU-limited 61% · ≈58 FPSRyzen 7 5700X3D + RX 6700 XT1440p · GPU-limited 56% · ≈58 FPS

RX 9060 XT 16GB vs RX 6700 XT: quick answers

Is the RX 9060 XT 16GB faster than the RX 6700 XT?

Yes. The RX 9060 XT 16GB is about 22% faster at 4K and 22% faster at 1440p in AAA games at High settings. With ray tracing on at 1440p the RX 9060 XT 16GB gets about 35 FPS and the RX 6700 XT 18 FPS.

How many FPS do the RX 9060 XT 16GB and RX 6700 XT get?

With a Ryzen 7 9800X3D at High settings in AAA games, the RX 9060 XT 16GB averages about 101 FPS at 1080p, 71 at 1440p and 43 at 4K. The RX 6700 XT averages 83, 58 and 35 FPS. DLSS, FSR or XeSS upscaling adds roughly 40% where the graphics card is the limit.

What CPU do I need for the RX 9060 XT 16GB or RX 6700 XT?

To keep the CPU bottleneck under 10% at 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 16GB needs a Ryzen 5 3600 or faster and the RX 6700 XT needs a Ryzen 5 3600 or faster. At 1080p you need a faster CPU for the same result, and at 4K a slower one is fine. A slower CPU narrows the gap between the RX 9060 XT 16GB and the RX 6700 XT.