Exciting news is brewing in the world of graphics cards, as AMD is reportedly gearing up to release a new Radeon RX 9060. This version is a slightly scaled-down alternative to the RX 9060 XT, featuring 8 GB of VRAM. Despite being a trimmed version, it aims to deliver performance comparable to its XT counterpart.
According to recent leaks, AMD isn’t finished with its RDNA 4 series this year. As high-end models are anticipated to launch soon—likely to counter Nvidia’s anticipated RTX 50 Super refresh—there is now attention on the entry-level end of the spectrum. Reports indicate AMD is crafting a Radeon RX 9060 non-XT model, complete with a Navi 44 XL GPU. Interestingly, this variant maintains the same Compute Unit count (32) as the RX 9060 XT.
The key differences lie in its specifications: a boost clock of 2.99 GHz and 18 Gbps GDDR6 VRAM modules, compared to the 20 Gbps on the XT version. While a specific release date remains unknown, these entry-level cards typically make their appearances quietly, so we might see it hit shelves in the coming weeks or months.
Should the RX 9060 launch, it raises the likelihood of an RX 9070 non-XT version as well. However, positioning a 9070 variant could pose challenges, given the proximity to both the 9070 XT and 9060 XT models. Whether AMD will offer a direct RTX 5050 competitor is uncertain, but the RX 9060 could potentially fill that niche.
This development is sure to intrigue tech enthusiasts and gamers on the lookout for cost-effective graphics solutions without sacrificing performance. Keep an eye out for these new arrivals from AMD as they continue to shake up the GPU market.
