Question7800 XT vs 9060 XT
Question7800 XT vs 9060 XT
I’ve started planning a new PC, but the only decision still pending is the graphics card. Initially, I considered the 7800 XT as the top pick, but after reading some reviews about the 9060 XT 16 GB, I began to wonder if it could be a better option.
I’m confident the 7800 XT offers stronger raw performance, though the 9060 XT supports FSR 4. I’m struggling to understand the real impact of ray tracing with FSR 4. I’ve heard that FSR 3 on the 7800 XT isn’t great, and FSR 4 won’t transfer to the 7000 series.
I’m working within a budget, but the 7800 XT is still an option. If the performance gain doesn’t match the additional cost, I’d be happy to save and choose the 9060 XT instead. In Denmark, the price gap is roughly around 800 DKK.
Right now I’m using 1080p and plan to move to 1440p later. My gaming mix includes racing games like Assetto Corsa, story titles such as Horizon Zero Dawn, shooters like Hell Let Loose, and a few arcade titles. I’ll also be playing GTA 6 when it launches.
The GPU will be matched with a 750W power supply.
For context, I’m currently using a 1060 6GB card. Whatever I pick, my gaming experience will change.
Read the review carefully. It varies based on the FSR setting and whether Frame Gen is turned on or not.
the 9060xt performance matches the 7700xt as described in the reviews I read.
is the upgrade from the 7700xt to the 7800xt justified by the price?
if you intend to keep the card like you did with the 1060, then the additional cost might be worthwhile.
i usually spend as much as possible within my budget so the card lasts longer.
i purchased one of the 9060xt myself to replace a 1650 super. it felt like the best value for money at the time.
i thought the 7700xt was sufficient for me, but this one has the latest features available.
it will actually be the first current-gen GPU I've bought in a long time.
It makes more sense now. If the 9060 xt matches the 7700 XT, would the 9070 XT then match the 7800 XT? The 9070 XT is beyond my budget—it’s at least 2000 dkk more than the 7800 XT. I’m not sure about sticking with the 7800 XT for seven years; I’ve kept it longer before. However, the 7800 XT was a higher-level model when it launched compared to the 1060. Maybe I’ll keep it longer anyway. For me, the extra cost is worth it for the stronger raw performance, especially since I’m willing to wait for a possible discount. The only factor that could change my mind would be if the FSR4 significantly improved performance to the point where buying the 7800 XT wouldn’t offer any advantage.
Yes, that's a solid argument. The 9060 XT needs assistance from FSR to boost its performance, which creates certain challenges. Not every game supports FSR4, and I recall reading that most titles also lean toward AMD's technology rather than Nvidia's. Depending on such solutions might sometimes lead to instability.
The main concern is how much FSR4 can truly balance the competition.
And who can say for sure how this technology will develop in the future?
Still, if you're not asking about raw speed, then the 7800 XT offers straightforward performance without relying on extra features.
The 7800xt runs a bit slower compared to the 9070, making a direct comparison tricky. The transition from 7700 to 7800 to 9070 is roughly similar, differing by only a few percentages. I'm focusing on rasterization numbers. The fake frame elements are present but not heavily utilized yet, so they aren't a significant factor in my current decision. This seems better for this generation from AMD if you play games that make use of it.
Raw performance-wise, on average, and based on reshuffle, the RX 7800 XT is 15% to 22% stronger than the RX 9060 XT,
source:
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/sapph...oc/33.html
Gimmicks like FSR and Frame Gen add up, and under certain settings they can exceed the RX 7800 XT;
same game, same reshuffle, same quality, no RT;
RX 7800 XT review:
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/amd-r...xt/10.html
It really depends on whether the game supports FSR/Frame Gen or not.
Personally, I’d choose Nvidia. For ray tracing and now path tracing, Nvidia performs better than Radeon.
This is actually a interesting benchmark. FSR does actually increase the performance by a big margin.
But for my liking there might just be too many if's. The game needs to support FSR, the technology has to be consistent and so on.
I'm interested, what would you actually go with, 5060 ti 16 GB, 7800 XT or 9060 16 GB?
I am at the moment pretty set on a AMD bulid so if you could also give an answer between the 7800 XT and 9060 that be very appreciateted.
If the 5060 ti 16 GB makes to good of a case to not chose. Then I could consider changing the build.
You're right to highlight those points. It's clear you're considering several aspects carefully. What concerns you is the potential complexity and the need for perfect performance. I'm worried about whether it might not work consistently when needed. My concern is similar to feeling like I'm playing a lottery game every time I use it. Regarding FSR, I want to know if it's supported, how well it balances, and its overall consistency.
Personally, i'd go with Nvidia.
Nvidia drivers, usually, are better optimized than Radeon drivers are (less stutters/hiccups).
Also, RTX 5060 Ti can utilize DLSS 4, which is better than Radeon FSR 4.
Now, FSR 4 on 4K, is essentially equal to DLSS 4 in terms of image quality, but on 1440p, DLSS 4 is still better.
And there is, of course, game support issue for either of the two. FAR more games support DLSS 4 than those that support FSR 4.
Here's good article comparing the two of them,
link:
https://www.techspot.com/article/2976-am...upscaling/
While it is a long read, it has plenty of info about these two and at the end of the article, there is talk about game support.
Found also short (6min) video that compares the two as well (if you don't want to read that article);
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkGCwiEIdOA
Overall, DLSS 4 is a touch better than FSR 4, but main argument would be game support.
When you have mere 65 titles that support FSR 4, some 200 games that support FSR 3.1 but easy 700+ games that support DLSS 4, is there really much to think about which one to choose?
RTX 5060 Ti - DLSS 4 (or FSR 3.1)
RX 9060 - FSR 4 (or FSR 3.1)
RX 7800 XT - FSR 3.1 only
That is, even if you are going to use frame gen and FSR/DLSS for more FPS and better image quality.
Maybe you're good with native and doesn't want to use those gimmicks at all.
I, personally, would use native. 60 FPS is good enough for me and i play on 1080p. I can even manage 40 FPS. Also, i play small/indie titles (including pixel art games) and i don't look towards AAA titles with fancy graphics, where frame gen and/or FSR/DLSS would be used.
If you are going to use FSR, then RX 9060 XT is better because it supports FSR 4, which overall, is in between DLSS 3 and DLSS 4, in terms of quality.
RX 7800 XT is stuck with FSR 3.1, where you have no way to use FSR 4. Sure, there are a bit more games that support FSR 3.1 than those that support FSR 4, but with RX 9060 XT, you can use FSR 3.1 as well, when game doesn't support FSR 4.
Native performance is lower for RX 9060 XT, compared to RX 7800 XT, but another argument would be GPU lifespan.
RX 9060 XT launched June 5th, 2025, you can go with brand new GPU. RX 7800 XT launched Sep 3rd, 2023. So, any GPU you'd be buying, has been sitting on the shelf for 1.5 years now. Capacitors on GPU do age in time and you may get longer lifespan out of RX 9060 XT, than RX 7800 XT.
Another argument would be power consumption;
GTX 1060 6GB - 120W
RX 9060 XT - 160W
RX 7800 XT - 263W
Your call if you like to use GPU that consumes extra 103W for slightly better native performance but can't use FSR 4 and in turn, lags behind of RX 9060 XT when using FSR 4.