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RX 7800 XT 16GB vs RX 9060 XT 16GB

GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark

RX 7800 XT 16GB records 20.1% more FPS than RX 9060 XT 16GB in GPUsed's continuous 1080p benchmark

RX 7800 XT 16GB recorded 305 FPS against 254 FPS for RX 9060 XT 16GB. These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.

RX 7800 XT 16GB

305Benchmark FPS at 1080p
Our rating
71.9 / 100
Graphics memory
16GB
Released
September 2023
GPUsed cards tested
27

RX 9060 XT 16GB

254Benchmark FPS at 1080p
Our rating
67.4 / 100
Graphics memory
16GB
Released
June 2025
GPUsed family tests
6 (shared family total)

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What does this comparison mean?

The older RX 7800 XT leads the RX 9060 XT 16GB in this benchmark despite the latter's newer architecture. Both have 16GB, making this a good example of generation and performance tier pulling in different directions.

Both variants have 16GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.

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The two GPUs in context

RX 7800 XT 16GB

The RX 7800 XT combines RDNA 3 with 16GB of GDDR6. It became available in September 2023 alongside the 12GB RX 7700 XT.

RX 9060 XT 16GB

This is the 16GB RX 9060 XT introduced with RDNA 4 in June 2025. AMD also offers a distinct 8GB version.

Release and feature sources: RX 7800 XT 16GB source · RX 9060 XT 16GB source.

How the figures are compared

Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.

GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. RX 9060 XT 16GB uses the 6-card Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB family total; GPUsed has not split it by this exact variant. Full benchmark method.

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