Rasterization: The RX 9060 XT is significantly faster than the RX 7600 XT in traditional performance (rasterization). According to AMD claims, the 16GB version of the RX 9060 XT is up to 46% faster than the RX 7600 XT at 1440p Ultra settings, while the 8GB version of the RX 9060 XT is up to 55% faster than the RX 7600 at 1080p Ultra.
Ray Tracing: The 3rd generation Ray Accelerators in RDNA 4 offer significantly improved Ray Tracing performance compared to the 2nd generation of RDNA 3, closing the gap with NVIDIA in this area.
AI Accelerators: The improved AI accelerators in the RX 9060 XT contribute to better performance in technologies such as FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 4 and other AI-powered features.
- Memory: While both cards offer 16GB of GDDR6 memory (although the RX 9060 XT is also available in an 8GB version), the RX 9060 XT has faster memory at 20 Gbps compared to the 18 Gbps of the RX 7600 XT. This provides higher memory bandwidth, which translates to better performance, especially at higher resolutions or with heavy textures.
- Connectivity: The RX 9060 XT supports PCI Express 5.0, offering greater bandwidth with compatible motherboards, making it more "future-proof" compared to the PCIe 4.0 of the RX 7600 XT. It also upgrades the DisplayPort and HDMI standards.
Radeon RX 9060 XT vs Radeon RX 7600 XT