Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC Review – Design, Specs & Early Performance

Introduction

AMD’s Radeon RX 9000 series, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, is here to strengthen its position in the upper mid-range GPU market. One of the standout cards in this lineup is the Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16G, targeting gamers who demand strong performance, efficient cooling, premium build quality, and balanced power consumption.

In this article, we’ll focus on the design, technical specifications, and an early look at the card’s performance, with full benchmark results coming in the next review.

Design & Cooling

• The card carries Gigabyte’s signature Gaming OC design with a clean and practical look.

• Dimensions: 281 × 40 × 118 mm, making it suitable for most mid-tower and full-tower cases.

• Equipped with the WINDFORCE cooling system, featuring three HAWK fans, copper heat pipes, and high-quality thermal paste for excellent thermal performance.

• A full-metal backplate with ventilation cutouts adds rigidity and improves cooling efficiency.

• Minimal RGB lighting on the top edge for subtle aesthetics.

Technical Specifications

• Memory: 16GB GDDR6.

• Memory Interface: 128-bit.

• Boost Clock: Up to 3320 MHz (higher than the official 3130 MHz spec).

• Interface: PCIe 5.0 x16.

• Outputs: DisplayPort 2.1a + HDMI 2.1b.

• Power Connector: Single 8-pin.

• Recommended PSU: 450W.

• Supported Features:

  • AMD FSR 4 for AI-powered upscaling and performance boosts.

  • Media engine support for H.264, HEVC, and AV1 encoding—ideal for content creators and streamers.

Early Performance

• Strong results in 1080p and 1440p gaming with high settings.

• Delivers a noticeable leap in performance over previous-gen cards like the RX 7600 XT.

• While ray tracing performance trails behind NVIDIA’s offerings, the overall value for money and efficiency is impressive.

Conclusion

The Gigabyte RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16G strikes a great balance between a sleek design, excellent cooling, and modern specifications, making it a solid choice for gamers targeting 1080p and 1440p performance.

If you’re looking for a reliable upper mid-range GPU, this card deserves to be on your shortlist.

Stay tuned for our next article, where we’ll cover detailed benchmarks, power consumption tests, pros and cons, and the final verdict.