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RX 9060 XT 16GB vs RTX 3070 Ti: Specs, Price & Performance

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is the faster card, about 6% ahead of the RTX 3070 Ti on 3DMark Time Spy. It currently costs $14 more than the RTX 3070 Ti. On price per frame, the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the better value.

RX 9060 XT 16GB

AMD
$429
Lowest in-stock price
Full RX 9060 XT 16GB pageAmazon $429

RTX 3070 Ti

NVIDIA
$415
Lowest in-stock price
Full RTX 3070 Ti pageeBay $415

Spec & price comparison

RX 9060 XT 16GB versus RTX 3070 Ti compared across price, VRAM, architecture, power draw, benchmark score, gaming FPS, and price per frame.
SpecRX 9060 XT 16GBRTX 3070 Ti
Current price$429$415
MSRP$349$599
VRAM16GB8GB
ArchitectureRDNA 4Ampere
GenerationRX 9000RTX 3000
Power draw (TDP)160W290W
Recommended PSU550W650W
3DMark Time Spy16,40015,500
1080p gaming (avg FPS)132 fps115 fps
1440p gaming (avg FPS)98 fps88 fps
Price per frame (1440p)$4.38$4.72

Green marks the stronger figure per row. Benchmark and FPS values are representative 3DMark Time Spy and 1440p gaming averages; prices are live and update continuously.

Which should you buy?

For raw performance: the RX 9060 XT 16GB leads by about 6% on Time Spy, making it the pick if you want the most frames at 1440p and 4K and can absorb the price.

For value: the RX 9060 XT 16GBdelivers more frames per dollar at today's prices, so it is the smarter buy if you care about price-to-performance over outright speed.

Power and platform: the RX 9060 XT 16GB draws 160W (≈550W PSU) versus 290W (≈650W PSU) for the RTX 3070 Ti. Factor the higher-wattage card's PSU and cooling needs into the total cost.

RX 9060 XT 16GB vs RTX 3070 Ti FAQ

Is the RX 9060 XT 16GB better than the RTX 3070 Ti?

RX 9060 XT 16GB is the faster of the two, roughly 6% ahead on 3DMark Time Spy (16,400 vs 15,500). The RX 9060 XT 16GB offers more frames per dollar, so the better choice depends on whether you are optimizing for outright performance or value.

How much do the RX 9060 XT 16GB and RTX 3070 Ti cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $429, and the RTX 3070 Ti is $415. GPU Drip tracks both across Best Buy, Amazon, Newegg, B&H and other major retailers and updates the prices continuously.

Which is the better value, the RX 9060 XT 16GB or the RTX 3070 Ti?

Measured by price per 1440p frame, the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the better value at this moment ($4.38 per frame). Because GPU prices move, check the live figures above before buying.

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