Sapphire NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16GB
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Sapphire NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16GB

Sapphire's premium RX 9060 XT: a 2.7-slot card with ARGB lighting and the highest factory boost in the RX 9060 XT line.

  • Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
  • 16 GB
  • 182 W
  • 300 mm
  • 2.7 slots

PCPR score

7.2

Good

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The short version

The NITRO+ RX 9060 XT OC 16GB is a 300 mm, 2.7-slot card boosting up to 3320 MHz. Sapphire rates it at 182 W with a single 8-pin connector and a 450 W supply minimum. It adds ARGB lighting, an external RGB sync header and a metal backplate over the Pulse model, for a larger body.

Pros

  • Highest boost clock (3320 MHz) in Sapphire's RX 9060 XT line
  • ARGB light bar with motherboard sync header
  • Single 8-pin connector
  • Metal backplate and fan quick-connect design

Cons

  • Larger than the Pulse model at 300 mm and 2.7 slots
  • Small factory-overclock gain over the Pulse
  • No price is listed on the maker's page

Best for

  • Buyers wanting a more premium RX 9060 XT with RGB
  • Mid-size cases

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Full specifications

Core

GPU vendor
AMD
GPU
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Memory

VRAM
16 GB
VRAM type
GDDR6
Memory bus
128 bit

Performance

Boost clock
3,320 MHz
Performance index
40

Power

Board power
182 W
Recommended PSU
450 W
12V-2x6 / 16-pin connectors
0
PCIe 8-pin connectors
1
PCIe 6-pin connectors
0

Physical

Length
300 mm
Height
131 mm
Thickness
55 mm
Slot width
2.7 slots
SFF-Ready
No
RGB
Yes

Expansion

PCIe version
5.0
PCIe lanes
16

Ports & I/O

HDMI outputs
2
DisplayPort outputs
1
DisplayPort version
2.1
USB-C video outputs
0

Compatibility notes

  • Sapphire lists 300 x 131 x 55 mm and 2.7 slots.
  • Needs one 8-pin PCIe connector and a minimum 450 W supply per Sapphire.
Cases that fit 300 mm 41450 W+ power supplies 34

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Video reviews

Overview · Review

AMD Needs to Just Shut Up: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GPU Review

Gamers Nexus

Gamers Nexus reviews the RX 9060 XT 16GB, testing it against NVIDIA and prior AMD cards while criticizing AMD's launch messaging. Covers the RX 9060 XT in general, not this exact card.

Overview · Comparison

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB Review vs RTX 5060 Ti vs... PlayStation 5 Pro?

Digital Foundry

Digital Foundry reviews the RX 9060 XT 16GB, comparing it against the RTX 5060 Ti and other hardware. Covers the RX 9060 XT in general, not this exact card.

Overview · Review

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB Review, Gaming Benchmarks!

Hardware Unboxed

Hardware Unboxed reviews the RX 9060 XT 16GB with gaming benchmarks. Covers the RX 9060 XT in general, not this exact card.

Overview · Review

This Was Supposed to be a Happy Day - AMD Radeon 9060XT Review

Linus Tech Tips

Linus Tech Tips reviews the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, questioning whether it breaks a streak of disappointing GPU releases. Covers the RX 9060 XT in general, not this exact card.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Hardware

    Positive

    On the RX 9060 XT: Tom's Hardware found the 16GB RX 9060 XT delivers strong value, ample VRAM, and improved ray tracing, though software features trail Nvidia and pricing starts higher than promised.

    Review

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  • Windows Central

    Positive

    On the RX 9060 XT: This roundup of RX 9060 XT coverage finds the 16GB model a strong 1080p value, beating the RTX 5060 and nearing 5060 Ti performance for less money, though FSR 4 support remains limited.

    2025-06-04

    Read the source

Summaries are written in our words. Follow the links for each source’s own review.

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Common questions

Is the Nitro+ much faster than the Pulse RX 9060 XT?

Its boost clock is higher (up to 3320 MHz against 3290 MHz), but both use the same chip and memory, so the gain is small.

Does it have RGB lighting?

Yes. It has an ARGB light bar that can be controlled with Sapphire's TriXX software or synced through a motherboard header.

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