Sapphire Officially Opens Pre-Orders for AMD 9060 XT

Market news indicates that AMD’s 9060 series graphics cards were officially unveiled on May 21, 2025, at Computex 2025 in Taipei. Sapphire, a key AMD partner, quickly launched several customized versions, and pre-orders are now open.

The Radeon RX 9060 XT features the Navi 44 XT GPU, boasting 2048 stream processors, 32 compute units, 32 ray tracing accelerators, and 64 AI accelerators specifically optimized for FSR 4.0. The GPU boost clock reaches 3.13GHz, with some overclocked models hitting 3.3GHz. Memory options include 8GB and 16GB GDDR6, with a 128-bit memory bus, 20Gbps memory speed, and 320GB/s bandwidth. Power consumption ranges from 150W to 182W, with a recommended power supply unit (PSU) of 500W, and 550W for overclocked versions. Connectivity includes one HDMI 2.1 and two DisplayPort 2.1a ports, with support for PCIe 5.0 x16, ensuring compatibility with both new and older platforms.

Sapphire’s product lineup includes the NITRO+, PULSE, and PURE series. The NITRO+ 16GB model features a triple-fan design, enhanced cooling module, and RGB lighting effects, priced at 3299 RMB, making it the highest-end product in the series. The PURE 16GB and PULSE 16GB models are priced at 3099 RMB and 2899 RMB, respectively, offering a more balanced performance-to-price ratio. For budget-conscious users, the PURE 8GB, Metal Alloy (PULSE) 8GB, and PULSE 8GB models are priced at 2699 RMB, 2599 RMB, and 2499 RMB, respectively. Sapphire China is accepting pre-orders through JD.com, where users can secure a unit with a 50 RMB down payment. The first batch of products will officially ship on June 5th.

In terms of performance, the Radeon RX 9060 XT is positioned to compete with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. AMD’s data shows an average performance lead of approximately 6% across 40 1440p game tests, excelling particularly in ray tracing scenarios like Cyberpunk 2077. This is attributed to RDNA 4 architecture optimizations, including improved ray tracing technology and AI-driven FSR 4.0 upscaling technology, which enhance image quality and frame rates while maintaining low power consumption. FSR 4.0 leverages machine learning to optimize image upscaling, providing players with a smoother experience.

The Radeon RX 9060 XT targets the mid-range market, with 8GB and 16GB versions catering to different needs. For gamers, the 8GB version is suitable for esports and online multiplayer games, while the 16GB version is better suited for playing demanding AAA titles.

The release of the Radeon RX 9060 XT marks AMD’s strategic move in the mid-range graphics card market. The RDNA 4 architecture, through AI integration, optimizes the gaming experience, and FSR 4.0 enhances high-resolution performance, making it ideal for budget-conscious players seeking high-quality visuals. As the release date approaches, the actual performance and market reception will be worth watching closely.