AMD previewed its RX 9060 XT at Computex, though no reference model is planned. Shipments of 8GB and 16GB variants from board partners have begun reaching retailers, with an official launch scheduled for May 21. The RX 9060 XT, AMD’s most affordable RDNA 4 discrete GPU so far, is designed for efficient power and space use. Targeting budget-conscious gamers, it’s expected to compete with Nvidia’s RTX 5060 series. Pricing may vary, as AMD’s partners control costs in the absence of a reference design.
At Computex, AMD showed a rendition of its forthcoming RX 9060 XT; however, the company has not announced plans to produce a reference model. Nonetheless, shipments of both the 8GB and 16GB variants from board partners have started arriving at retail locations. The RX 9060 XT is set to officially launch on May 21 during AMD’s keynote presentation at Computex.
AMD’s RX 9060 XT—artist rendering. (Source: AMD)
This AIB is positioned as AMD’s lowest-cost RDNA 4 discrete graphics solution to date, aimed at customers who require current-generation features while keeping power consumption and system size in mind. With a single eight-pin PCIe power connector shown in the render, the RX 9060 XT appears to require less energy and space than higher-performance options in the same product line. Though AMD is not expected to issue a reference version of the AIB, the design hints at a streamlined, efficient build.
AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT. (Source: AMD)
The latest entry in AMD’s RDNA 4 graphics card lineup is designed to position itself as a direct competitor to Nvidia’s newly launched RTX 5060 series, with a particular focus on the cost-sensitive gaming market. This card is expected to appeal to users seeking capable performance at lower price points, making it a potential choice for those building or upgrading gaming systems without extending beyond a modest budget. The new 16GB version of the AIB costs $349, a bit higher than Nvidia’s 8GB RTX 5060, which is priced at $299; however, AMD also has an 8GB version and it’s (strangely enough) only $299.
Interest in the RX 9060 XT has been building steadily among the gaming community. Midrange graphics AIBs have historically attracted the widest user base each generation. For example, the RX 6600 and RX 580—while now dated—were notable in their time for their balance of cost and performance, and remain some of AMD’s earliest discrete entries on the Steam Hardware Survey rankings that aren’t integrated graphics solutions. As these AIBs age out, many users have been seeking modern alternatives with comparable value.
The release of a lower-cost option such as the RX 9060 XT comes at a time when pricing instability continues to affect the GPU market. Even AMD’s recent RDNA 4 models, including the 9070 XT and 9070, have been introduced at prices that remain inaccessible for many. The affordability of the 9060 XT may depend heavily on AMD’s board partners. Without a reference AIB to help set pricing expectations, third-party manufacturers have more flexibility—possibly resulting in a wider range of price points, some of which may exceed what consumers are prepared to pay.
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