Information has emerged that 16GB versions of AMD RX 9060 XT graphics cards will feature higher clock speeds compared to 8GB models. PowerColor is preparing several variants with different performance characteristics.
G. Ostrov
According to recent data, AMD plans to differentiate its RX 9060 XT graphics cards not only by VRAM capacity but also by performance. Information from VideoCardz indicates that 16GB models will receive higher clock speeds compared to their 8GB counterparts.
RX 9060 XT Technical Specifications
AMD introduced the RX 9060 XT family at Computex as budget graphics cards with two variants:
- 8GB model for $299
- 16GB model for $349
Both cards are built on the Navi 48 chip with 2,048 Stream Processors (32 Compute Units) and an advertised boost clock of 3.13 GHz. Launch is scheduled for June 5, 2025.
PowerColor Clock Speed Differences
PowerColor is preparing seven RX 9060 XT models across its Reaper and Hellhound lineups. The Reaper series shows interesting differentiation:
RX 9060 XT 16GB Reaper:
- Boost clock: 3.23 GHz
- Game clock: 2.62 GHz
RX 9060 XT 8GB Reaper:
- Boost clock: 3.13 GHz (reference)
- Game clock: 2.53 GHz
The frequency difference is 2-3%, indicating factory overclocking for the 16GB model while the 8GB version maintains reference clocks.
Not a Universal Practice
It's important to note that PowerColor's Hellhound lineup equips both models with identical clocks (3.31 GHz Boost, 2.74 GHz Game), suggesting that clock speed differences won't become universal practice.
Reasons for Differentiation
Experts identify several reasons for this differentiation:
- Validation costs: Factory overclocking requires additional testing and stability verification
- Target audience: 8GB models are often destined for eSports cafés in Asia where stability is crucial
- VRAM limitations: 8GB models may be limited by memory capacity before compute power
Practical Impact
The performance difference is expected to be minimal, as 8GB models will likely be limited by VRAM capacity before compute power. Users can always manually overclock their graphics cards for additional performance.
Official reviews and performance tests are expected after the embargo lifts, which traditionally occurs one day before the official launch.
Detailed information is available at Tom's Hardware.
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