Sapphire PULSE AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16GB

A compact 2.3-slot RX 9060 XT with 16 GB of VRAM and a single 8-pin connector for 1080p and 1440p builds.

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
16 GB
170 W
240 mm
2.3 slots

PCPR score

7.3

Good

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The short version

The Pulse RX 9060 XT OC 16GB is a 240 mm, 2.3-slot card running up to 3290 MHz. Sapphire rates it at 170 W with a single 8-pin connector and a 450 W supply minimum, so it suits modest power supplies and mid-size cases. Its 128-bit bus is narrow, but the 16 GB of VRAM avoids the capacity limits of the 8 GB version.

Pros

16 GB of VRAM at a 170 W power rating
Single 8-pin connector and 450 W PSU minimum
Compact 240 mm, 2.3-slot body
Metal backplate and fan quick-connect design

Cons

128-bit memory bus limits bandwidth
Only one DisplayPort output alongside two HDMI
No price is listed on the maker's page

Best for

1080p and 1440p builds on small power supplies
Mid-size and compact cases

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: 3,290 MHz
Performance index: 40

Power

Board power: 170 W
Recommended PSU: 450 W
12V-2x6 / 16-pin connectors: 0
PCIe 8-pin connectors: 1
PCIe 6-pin connectors: 0

Physical

Length: 240 mm
Height: 111.25 mm
Thickness: 46.08 mm
Slot width: 2.3 slots
SFF-Ready: No

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 240 x 111.25 x 46.08 mm and 2.3 slots.
Needs one 8-pin PCIe connector and a minimum 450 W supply per Sapphire.

Cases that fit 240 mm 41 450 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 · Benchmarks

Older CPUs vs RX 9060 XT & RTX 5060 Ti - Mid-Tier CPU Scaling Benchmarks

Hardware Canucks

Benchmark video testing RX 9060 XT and RTX 5060 Ti gaming performance across twelve older mid-tier CPUs to check scaling. 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.

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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 memory, and better ray tracing, though software features trail Nvidia and street pricing exceeds MSRP.
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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 the 5060 Ti for less money, though FSR 4 support remains limited.
2025-06-04
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Common questions

Is the 16 GB version worth choosing over 8 GB?

Sapphire's two cards share the same chip and memory bus, but the 16 GB model avoids the VRAM limits that affect 8 GB cards in newer games.

How many monitors can it drive?

Sapphire lists a maximum of three displays: two HDMI and one DisplayPort 2.1a output.

How it scored

Performance6.8

32 compute units and 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with a 3290 MHz boost place it in the 1080p to 1440p tier.

Value6.6

No street or list price could be read from an allowed page, so this is a provisional judgement from the chip class and VRAM against rivals; an editor should revisit it when prices are known.

Efficiency8.3

A 170 W rating with one 8-pin connector and a 450 W PSU minimum is among the least demanding in the current Radeon line.

Platform7.8

PCIe 5.0 x16, DisplayPort 2.1a and FSR 4 support; the 16 GB capacity is the platform's main advantage over the 8 GB model.

Communityn/a

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Last reviewed November 2026

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