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AMD recently unveiled the Radeon RX 9060 8 GB GPU, which has been tested and outperforms the RTX 5050 in games at FHD for the same price.
**AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 8 GB: An Excellent Entry-Level GPU**
In one of the first reviews by Technosaurus, the card is seen as a good entry-level option for gamers. Announced just a week ago and launched quietly, this GPU offers near-RTX 5060 and 9060 XT performance at $249.
**Specifications:**
– Based on Navi 48 GPU silicon
– Part of the RDNA 4 lineup with great RT/AI support and FSR 4 capability
– Features 28 compute units or 1792 stream processors, 56 AI accelerators
– Retains full 64 ROP count and 112 TMUs
– Up to 3.0 GHz clock speed on some partner models
**Performance:**
– Delivers solid performance at over 60 FPS in several games at Full HD with maxed settings.
– On average, the RTX 5050 is around 20% slower than the RX 9060, and up to 2x faster in some titles like Red Dead Redemption 2.
**Comparison:**
– Versus the RX 9060 XT and RTX 5060, the RX 9060 holds its own. The RTX 5050 is only 2% faster on average.
– The RX 9060 offers better value for money at around $250-$280, compared to the RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT base models which are slightly more costly.
**Pricing:**
– Korean price reported as 350-390K Won, approximately $250-$280.
– Base models around $250 US, premium models around $280 US.
– Still offers a strong position at 20-30% faster than the RTX 5050 at the same price point.
In conclusion, despite being limited to pre-built systems and harder to obtain, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 8 GB is a compelling option for gamers looking for solid performance at an attractive price.
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What is the key performance advantage of AMD's Radeon RX 9060 8 GB GPU over NVIDIA's RTX 5050 according to the review?
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