AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB Benchmark: 16 Games Tested at 1080p, 1440p & 4K
The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is designed for modern PC gaming, offering 16GB of VRAM and support for AMD technologies such as FSR 4 and Frame Generation. In this Games Choices benchmark, we tested the card across 16 games at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions.
The testing also covers demanding graphics features, including Ray Tracing and Path Tracing in selected games, to provide a broader look at the card’s performance across different workloads.
Test System and Methodology
To keep the results consistent, all tests were conducted using the same PC configuration.
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB — ASRock Challenger OC
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB DDR4-3600
- Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS
- CPU Cooler: DeepCool AS500 Plus
- Storage: ADATA Legend 960 2TB + WD Blue SN570 1TB
- HDD: Seagate Barracuda 4TB
- PSU: Corsair RM850W 80+ Gold
- Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 22H2 64-bit
- AMD Driver: Adrenalin 25.8.1
- Recording Software: AMD ReLive
- Monitoring Software: MSI Afterburner
- Smart Access Memory: Enabled
The same test system was used throughout the benchmark. Game settings and supported graphics technologies varied depending on the title and test scenario.
16 Games Tested
The benchmark covers a mix of demanding AAA games and competitive titles:
- Mafia: The Old Country
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- The Last of Us Part II
- DOOM: The Dark Ages
- God of War Ragnarök
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
- Silent Hill 2
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- GTA V Enhanced
- Alan Wake 2
- Counter-Strike 2
- Ghost of Tsushima
1080p Gaming Performance
1080p remains a popular resolution for PC gamers who want smooth gameplay without requiring the highest-end hardware. The RX 9060 XT 16GB was tested in a variety of games at this resolution, including demanding AAA releases and competitive titles.
The results also include selected tests with Ray Tracing, FSR 4, and Frame Generation where supported. Actual performance varies by game, graphics settings, and the technologies enabled.
1440p Gaming Performance
At 1440p, games place a greater workload on the graphics card, making this resolution useful for evaluating performance at higher image quality.
The benchmark includes several demanding titles alongside tests using supported upscaling and frame-generation technologies. These results help illustrate how the RX 9060 XT 16GB handles different gaming workloads beyond Full HD.
4K Gaming Performance
4K gaming puts significantly more pressure on the GPU, particularly in graphically demanding modern games. The RX 9060 XT 16GB was also tested at this resolution in selected titles.
FSR 4 and Frame Generation were included where supported. These technologies can improve perceived smoothness and performance, although the experience depends on the game, settings, and implementation.
Ray Tracing, FSR 4 and Frame Generation
The benchmark also explores AMD’s gaming technologies in supported titles.
FSR 4 uses upscaling to help improve performance while maintaining image quality. Frame Generation can generate additional frames to make gameplay appear smoother, while Ray Tracing and Path Tracing introduce more demanding lighting and reflection effects.
These features can affect performance differently from native rendering, so results should be considered alongside the settings used in each game.
Watch the Full Benchmark
For the complete gameplay footage, individual test results, and graphics settings, watch the full RX 9060 XT 16GB benchmark on the Games Choices YouTube channel.
YouTube Video:
RX 9060 XT 16GB | Latest Games Tested | 1080p, 1440p, 4K + Ray Tracing / FSR 4 / FG
The full video includes the gameplay footage, benchmark results and settings used during testing.
Final Verdict
The RX 9060 XT 16GB benchmark covers 16 games across three resolutions, from 1080p to 4K, with additional testing of Ray Tracing, FSR 4, and Frame Generation in supported titles.
Rather than relying on a single game, this benchmark provides a broader look at the card across different types of gaming workloads. Check the full video for individual results and settings before deciding whether the RX 9060 XT 16GB suits your preferred resolution and graphics quality.
All testing details refer to the hardware, driver, and settings used for this benchmark.
