The rumor mill is churning, and it just spat out some tantalizing benchmarks for AMD's unannounced mid-range contender. What appears to be the Radeon RX 9060 XT has surfaced in the Geekbench 6 database, and the numbers suggest a significant generational performance jump over its predecessor, the RX 7600 XT.
Spotted by eagle-eyed leakers and subsequently reported by Videocardz, the two Geekbench Compute benchmarks paint a promising picture. The tests, run on a system featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X processor, show the RX 9060 XT achieving impressive scores:
- Geekbench 6 OpenCL Score: 130,709 (https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/compute/4228155)
- Geekbench 6 Vulkan Score: 134,925 (https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/compute/4228143)
Why is this a big deal? Comparing these scores directly to the average results for the current RX 7600 XT reveals a potential performance advantage of at least 25%. This lines up perfectly with the initial analysis provided by Videocardz in their report on the leak. You can find their detailed breakdown here: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Appears in First Synthetic Benchmarks, At Least 25% Faster Than RX 7600 XT.
What's powering this jump? While AMD remains tight-lipped, specs gleaned from the Geekbench entries and corroborated by a recent report on GSMGoTech offer clues. The card is listed with 16GB of VRAM, matching the capacity of the RX 7600 XT but likely paired with a more powerful next-generation Navi architecture GPU. The GSMGoTech article suggests a launch with these 16GB specs, potentially positioning it strongly against competitors in the crucial 1080p and entry-level 1440p segments. Read more about the speculated specs here: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Launches with 16....
Caveats Apply (As Always with Leaks):
- Synthetic Benchmarks: Geekbench 6 Compute tests specific GPU compute workloads. They are a useful indicator of raw potential, especially for generational comparisons, but don't always perfectly translate to real-world gaming performance across all titles. Game engine optimization plays a huge role.
- Early Engineering Sample?: The tested card is likely an early engineering sample or qualification sample. Final retail versions often feature optimized drivers and potentially slightly higher clock speeds, meaning performance could even improve before launch.
- Official Confirmation Pending: AMD has not announced any Radeon RX 9000 series desktop GPUs yet. Until they do, these remain exciting leaks, not official specifications.
The Takeaway:
If these Geekbench 6 results hold water and reflect the final product's capabilities, the Radeon RX 9060 XT is shaping up to be a compelling upgrade in the mid-range market. A 25%+ performance leap over the RX 7600 XT, coupled with 16GB of VRAM, would make it a formidable contender for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and a viable option for 1440p. This leak certainly cranks up the anticipation for AMD's official RDNA 4 (or whatever architecture powers the 9000 series) unveiling. Team Green might want to take note – if the pricing is right, this could be a very popular card.
We'll be keeping a close eye on further leaks and, of course, waiting for AMD's official word!
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