Skip to main content
GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce RTX 4090 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

The GeForce RTX 4090 is much faster than the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $3,099.01 more expensive!

  • Up to 121% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 358% more expensive$3,559.00 vs $459.99
  • Is 2 years and 9 months newer
  • Up to 358% cheaper$459.99 vs $3,559.00
  • Up to 107% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 43 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Logo
GeForce RTX 4090
82580 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 4090 has 222% more compute power.

Pixel Fillratehelp

GeForce RTX 4090 fills pixels 121% faster.

Texture Fillratehelp
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Logo
GeForce RTX 4090
1290.2 GT/s

GeForce RTX 4090 maps textures 222% faster.

VRAMhelp

GeForce RTX 4090 has 8 GB more VRAM.

Memory Bandwidthhelp

GeForce RTX 4090 moves data 213% faster.

TDPhelp

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB draws 290W less power.

Pricehelp

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is $3,099.01 cheaper.

GDDR6X
Memory Typehelp
GDDR6
384-bit
Memory Bushelp
128-bit
GeForce 40
Generationhelp
Navi IV (RX 9000)
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
-
Power Connectorshelp
-
-
Outputshelp
-

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 4090 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4090. It's 126% faster than the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 4090 than Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB?expand_more
126% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 4090 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4090 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 4090 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 4090 and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 scores 77/100, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB scores 34/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 4090 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4090 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4090 is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 4090 and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

Popular Comparisons

Why Is My PC Slow?

Join thousands of gamers already benchmarking their rigs.

Download HowManyFPS

Windows 10/11, under 50 MB, always free

Spot BottlenecksBoost FPS100+ Games