AMD's rumored RX 9060 XT specs somewhat contradictory: The reported 8GB variant of the graphics card will indeed be released, according to the latest whisperings.
Excited as hell for Computex and the potential PC gaming hardware announcements! The chatter about an AMD Radeon RX 9060 XTrelease is making my heart race. Here's hoping they drop some news on that bad boy. And if the rumors are true, we might even see an 8GB version hacking its way into the market.
According to Benchlife, those rumors about the 8GB version getting canceled are just that - rumors. Sources close to the action say there's no plan to stop its release[1]. The only reason for the hype, they claim, is that people are freaking out about the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti.
Nvidia only dished out 16GB versions of the card for review, and some early RX 9060 XT listings showed up all 16GB. But still, it's hard to see why that would lead anyone to assume AMD would axe the 8GB version[1].
Benchlife's sources say we can expect both an 8GB and a 16GB version of the RX 9060 XT. Here's hoping these puppies get announced at AMD's Computex press conference at the end of this month[1]. AMD specifically mentioned gaming in their announcement, which makes me think this could be our lucky day[1].
Some might say 8GB of VRAM isn't enough for gaming in 2025, but with prices the way they are, a budget 8GB card from AMD could be just what we need to inject some life into the market at the low end[1]. Plus, some big AAA games perform totally fine with just 8GB of VRAM – it's all about the game[1].
As always, the success of the RX 9060 XT will depend on stocks[1]. If the AIBs can't keep up with demand, they'll charge whatever they like, and people will still probably snap it up[1].
There's some speculation about the performance of the RX 9060 XT, but that's a story for another day. All signs point to the RX 9060/9060 XT launch being just around the corner, with the RTX 5060 dropping in May and even RTX 5060 laptop GPU benchmarks starting to surface[1]. It's looking like the entry-level GPU market might finally start moving again. Here's to more options – I'll take them any day of the week, 8GB or otherwise.
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For more speculation on the RX 9060 XT, check out Jeremy's story linked above. He gives a pretty thorough breakdown of what we might expect performance-wise.
With an RX 9060/9060 XT launch looking imminent, the RTX 5060 dropping in May, and RTX 5060 laptop GPU benchmarks starting to emerge, it's about damn time the entry-level GPU market got a kick in the ass[1][2].
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Sources:[1] Benchlife, Tom's Hardware: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-8gb-cancellation-rumors-unfounded[2] TechSpot: https://www.techspot.com/amp/review/2625-amd-radeon-rx-7600-xt/[3] Wccftech: https://wccftech.com/amd-radeon-rx-6000-lineup-models-hardware-power-consumption-leaked/[4] PC Gamer Profile: https://www.pcgamer.com/about/author/jacob-fox/
- The upcoming AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is causing a stir, with rumors suggesting an 8GB version might be released.
- Benchlife sources dismiss rumors of an 8GB version cancellation, stating there's no such plan.
- The only 16GB versions of the RX 9060 XT that have appeared in early listings don't necessarily mean the 8GB version will be scrapped.
- Both an 8GB and a 16GB version of the RX 9060 XT are expected, with AMD's focus on gaming suggesting this could be a good year for PC gamers.
- Despite concerns that 8GB of VRAM might not be sufficient for gaming in 2025, a budget 8GB card from AMD could invigorate the low-end market.
- The success of the RX 9060 XT will depend on the supply, as demand may lead to skyrocketing prices, but the entry-level GPU market appears set to be revitalized.
