Radeon RX 9060
Model frame rate limits of 99, 73 and 42 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, assuming the processor never gets in the way.
The Radeon RX 9060 is a mid-range graphics card in our database and a 1080p high-refresh card that can run 1440p at sensible settings.
Its 8GB of memory is the limit to watch: the newest games at 1440p with high textures can exceed it.
Its closest NVIDIA rival is the GeForce RTX 5060, which is 5% faster at 1440p.
Estimated FPS in Popular Games
| Game (settings) | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (High, no ray tracing) | ~80 | ~60 | ~35 |
| Fortnite (High, DirectX 12) | ~130 | ~95 | ~55 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (High) | ~115 | ~85 | ~50 |
| Counter-Strike 2 (High) | ~240 | ~175 | ~100 |
Modelled estimates with a processor fast enough not to hold the card back, rounded to the nearest 5 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 is usually limited by the processor well before these figures. See the methodology for how they are produced.
The slowest CPU that will not hold it back
| Resolution | Minimum processor | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Ryzen 3 3300X | 95 |
| 1440p | Ryzen 5 1600 | 73 |
| 4K | Ryzen 5 1600 | 42 |
Notice how the requirement drops as resolution rises. At 4K this card is working so much harder per frame that a far slower processor keeps up without trouble. The search starts at four cores and eight threads: below that a game stutters whatever the average frame rate says.
The processors it lands closest to
The 24 processors whose frame rate limit sits nearest this card's, fastest first. The tag after each number says which part hits its limit first. For any other combination, use the calculator.
| Processor | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i5-11400 | 99 gpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5500 | 99 gpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Core i5-10600K | 99 gpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3800X | 99 gpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Core i7-8700K | 99 gpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3700X | 99 gpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600X | 99 even | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Core i5-9600K | 99 even | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600 | 98 even | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3300X | 95 even | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Core i5-10400 | 94 cpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Core i5-10400F | 94 cpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Core i7-7700K | 94 cpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3500X | 93 cpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 2700X | 92 cpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Core i3-10100F | 91 cpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Core i5-9400F | 89 cpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4600G | 88 cpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Core i5-8400 | 87 cpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4500 | 86 cpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3100 | 86 cpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 2600 | 82 cpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Core i3-9100F | 81 cpu | 73 gpu | 42 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 1600 | 73 cpu | 73 even | 42 gpu |
Specifications
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Series | AMD RX 9000 Series (RDNA 4) |
| Video memory | 8 GB |
| 3DMark Time Spy (graphics) | 12,699 |
| PCI Express | 5.0 ×8 |
| Released | 2025 |
Other Cards in the AMD RX 9000 Series (RDNA 4)
- Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Radeon RX 9070 CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Radeon RX 9070 XT CPU pairing and bottleneck
Common Questions
What CPU do I need for the Radeon RX 9060?
At 1440p, the Ryzen 5 1600 is the slowest processor that keeps the Radeon RX 9060 fully fed. At 1080p the card can run faster, so you need more: the Ryzen 3 3300X or better.
Is the Radeon RX 9060 good for 1440p?
Yes, at sensible settings. It averages around 73 FPS at 1440p on high settings in our model, so 60 FPS and above is realistic, with upscaling helping in the heaviest games.
Is 8GB of VRAM enough on the Radeon RX 9060?
For 1080p, mostly. 8GB is enough at 1080p, but some recent games at 1440p with high textures exceed it, which shows up as stutter rather than a lower average.
Is the Radeon RX 9060 faster than the GeForce RTX 5060?
No. The GeForce RTX 5060 is about 5% faster at 1440p in our model (77 vs 73 FPS).