Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC – Real-World Performance and Key Features

Introduction

After covering the design and technical specifications of the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16G in the previous article, it’s time to dive into its real-world performance. In this part, we’ll go over the actual gaming benchmarks, power consumption, thermals, and main features to reach the final verdict.

Gaming Performance

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• Cyberpunk 2077: ~119 FPS (vs RTX 5060 Ti at ~125 FPS).

• Hogwarts Legacy: ~54 FPS (vs NVIDIA at ~58 FPS).

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• Red Dead Redemption 2: ~91 FPS (vs ~100 FPS on its rival).

• Cyberpunk 2077 with Ray Tracing: ~30 FPS (vs ~34 FPS on the competitor).

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• Valorant: ~700 FPS at 1080p, ~500 FPS at 1440p.

• Performance is nearly identical to NVIDIA cards in the same tier.

Thermals and Power Consumption

• Max Temperature: 52°C (average ~50°C).

• Max Power Draw: 192W.

• Max Fan Speed: 2096 RPM.

Thanks to Gigabyte’s WINDFORCE cooling system, the card maintains excellent temperatures under heavy load while keeping power consumption well-balanced for its performance level.

Key Features

• Strong performance at both 1080p and 1440p.

• Exceptional cooling with WINDFORCE technology.

• Balanced power efficiency.

• Solid build quality.

• Support for modern technologies like FSR 4 and AV1 encoding.

Final Verdict

• Performance per Dollar: ⭐ 8.5/10

• Design: ⭐ 9/10

• Cooling: ⭐ 10/10

• Power Efficiency: ⭐ 8.5/10

• Pricing: ⭐ 8/10

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The Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16G delivers an excellent balance of performance, thermal efficiency, and build quality, making it a powerful contender in the upper mid-range segment. It’s a great choice for gamers focused on 1080p and 1440p high settings, combining AMD’s latest technologies with smooth gameplay that makes it a worthy investment.