Black Friday just made the cheapest 16 GB graphics card even cheaper. If you’re chasing smooth 1080p and 1440p gaming without overspending, this is the moment to grab a serious value GPU.
The standout deal is the ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB at just $339. While that’s only $10 under its $349 MSRP, the value is bigger than it looks. Most 16 GB versions of this card are sitting between $360 and $400, and sub-$350 pricing for a current-gen 16 GB GPU is almost unheard of. Demand is high for good reason: with 16 GB of VRAM and rasterized performance on par with an RTX 5060 Ti, you’re getting excellent performance per dollar for modern games and high-resolution textures. Under the hood, the RX 9060 XT is built on the Navi 44 die with 2,048 stream processors, giving it the muscle to handle today’s demanding titles. The 16 GB model is the sweet spot for 1440p, particularly in AAA games where VRAM headroom matters.
There’s also a budget-friendly option if you’re focused on 1080p. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 8 GB has dropped to just $249, a solid $50 price cut and one of the lowest we’ve seen. While some 8 GB models hover around $269 to $279, finding one at $249 is rare. At 1080p, this card delivers consistent 60+ FPS on ultra settings in most titles. Keep in mind that 8 GB can become a limiter in heavier games at 1440p, so the 16 GB variant is the better long-term play if you plan to push higher resolutions or use large texture packs.
Which one should you buy?
– Go for the RX 9060 XT 16 GB at $339 if you want the best performance per dollar for 1440p, plan to play recent AAA releases, or want extra VRAM for future-proofing.
– Choose the RX 9060 XT 8 GB at $249 if you’re gaming at 1080p and want the strongest frame rates for the lowest price.
Deals like these tend to move fast during Black Friday, especially on 16 GB models that rarely dip below $350. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade, both of these offers hit the value sweet spot for budget-conscious gamers.
