AMD discretely unveils Radeon RX 9060 in conjunction with latest Adrenalin driver - entry-level graphics card restricted for use by 'specified system integrators'
AMD Announces New Entry-Level GPU: Radeon RX 9060
AMD has introduced the Radeon RX 9060, a new entry-level GPU designed for budget-conscious gamers. However, unlike its predecessors, the RX 9060 will only be available through select system integrators and not via retail channels.
The Radeon RX 9060 is based on the RDNA 4 architecture, just like the RX 9070 XT and the RX 9060 XT. It features 28 RDNA 4 compute units, compared to 32 on the RX 9060 XT. Despite being a cut-down version, AMD claims the RX 9060 could deliver up to 22.43 TFLOPS of shader power, assuming similar clocks to the RX 9060 XT.
The RX 9060 will come with 8GB of GDDR6 memory, although the exact speeds have yet to be disclosed. However, it's worth noting that the RX 9060 does not appear to be mentioned in AMD's latest driver update (version 25.8.1), which supports the RX 9060 XT 8GB cards that are currently available for around $250 to $300. The official MSRP for the RX 9060 is yet to be announced.
AMD's decision to limit the RX 9060 to select system integrators is strategic. Previously, 8GB GPU variants have struggled in retail sales, and AMD may be using the RX 9060 to fill gaps in prebuilt PC offerings without flooding the retail GPU market with lower-VRAM models. This move could also be influenced by criticism faced by AMD's RX 9060 XT 8GB variants due to their VRAM limitations.
The new driver update, on the other hand, does expand support for FSR 4 upscaling to more titles, including popular games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Mafia: The Old Country. It also offers optimized gameplay for Mecha Break, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and the newly updated Unreal Engine 5 release of Valorant. The update also supports the upcoming Battlefield 6 open beta.
While the Radeon RX 9060 could have been an appealing upgrade for system builders on tight budgets, its limited availability means it will only be found in prebuilt gaming PCs. For those looking to stay updated on the latest news, analysis, and reviews in the tech industry, Tom's Hardware encourages readers to follow them on Google News. The exact pricing and availability of the Radeon RX 9060 in the context of the new driver update are yet to be announced.
The Radeon RX 9060, equipped with the RDNA 4 architecture, showcases seamless integration with artificial-intelligence technologies and advanced gadgets, promising impressive shader power of up to 22.43 TFLOPS, similar to its more premium counterparts. Despite its launch, select system integrators will be the only means to acquire this entry-level GPU, steering clear from retail channels.
