ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB

ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB

Common Features

  • Both products have 16GB of VRAM.
  • Both products use GDDR6 memory.
  • Both products have an HDMI output.
  • Both products support DirectX 12 Ultimate.
  • Both products support OpenGL version 4.6.
  • Both products support OpenCL version 2.2.
  • Both products support multi-display technology.
  • Both products support ray tracing.
  • Both products support 3D.
  • Both products have one HDMI port.
  • Both products have two DisplayPort outputs.
  • Both products have a 128-bit memory bus width.
  • Both products have a maximum memory bandwidth of 322.3 GB/s.
  • Both products have an effective memory speed of 20000 MHz.
  • Both products have a GPU architecture of RDNA 4.0.
  • Both products have a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 160W.
  • Both products have a semiconductor size of 4 nm.
  • Both products have 29700 million transistors.
  • Both products do not have air-water cooling.

Main Differences

  • GPU clock speed is 1700 MHz on ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB and 1900 MHz on Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB.
  • GPU turbo is 3290 MHz on ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB and 3320 MHz on Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB.
  • Pixel rate is 210.6 GPixel/s on ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB and 212.5 GPixel/s on Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB.
  • Floating-point performance is 26.95 TFLOPS on ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB and 27.2 TFLOPS on Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB.
  • Texture rate is 421.1 GTexels/s on ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB and 425 GTexels/s on Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB.
  • Width is 249 mm on ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB and 281 mm on Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB.
  • Height is 132 mm on ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB and 118 mm on Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB.
Specs Comparison
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB

ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB

Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB

Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB

Performance:
GPU clock speed 1700 MHz 1900 MHz
GPU turbo 3290 MHz 3320 MHz
pixel rate 210.6 GPixel/s 212.5 GPixel/s
floating-point performance 26.95 TFLOPS 27.2 TFLOPS
texture rate 421.1 GTexels/s 425 GTexels/s
GPU memory speed 2518 MHz 2518 MHz
shading units 2048 2048
texture mapping units (TMUs) 128 128
render output units (ROPs) 64 64
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)

The ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB and Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB offer similar specs in many areas, though with some differences. Both cards feature 16GB of GPU memory and share the same GPU memory speed of 2518 MHz, but the ASRock model has a GPU clock speed of 1700 MHz, whereas the Gigabyte model has a slightly higher GPU clock speed of 1900 MHz.

When it comes to GPU turbo speeds, the ASRock reaches 3290 MHz, while the Gigabyte pushes slightly higher at 3320 MHz. Both cards deliver very similar pixel rates, with the ASRock hitting 210.6 GPixel/s and the Gigabyte slightly ahead at 212.5 GPixel/s. In terms of floating-point performance, the ASRock offers 26.95 TFLOPS, while the Gigabyte delivers a bit more at 27.2 TFLOPS.

The texture rates are also closely matched, with the ASRock offering 421.1 GTexels/s and the Gigabyte slightly surpassing it with 425 GTexels/s. Both cards have identical configurations in terms of shading units (2048), texture mapping units (128), and render output units (64). Additionally, both support Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), making them comparable in this regard.

Memory:
effective memory speed 20000 MHz 20000 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth 322.3 GB/s 322.3 GB/s
VRAM 16GB 16GB
GDDR version GDDR6 GDDR6
memory bus width 128-bit 128-bit
Supports ECC memory

The ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB and Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB have identical memory specifications across the board. Both models feature 16GB of VRAM and use GDDR6 memory. The effective memory speed for both products is 20000 MHz, and the maximum memory bandwidth is the same at 322.3 GB/s.

In terms of memory bus width, both cards are equipped with a 128-bit interface, which is typical for this class of graphics cards. Additionally, both cards support Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory, ensuring more reliable memory operation for intensive tasks.

Overall, there are no differences in the memory specifications between the ASRock and Gigabyte models in this comparison group.

Features:
DirectX version DirectX 12 Ultimate DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL version 4.6 4.6
OpenCL version 2.2 2.2
Supports multi-display technology
supports ray tracing
Supports 3D
supports DLSS
has FSR4
has XeSS (XMX)
AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR AMD SAM AMD SAM
has LHR
has RGB lighting
supported displays 3 3

The ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB and Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB share identical features in every specification provided. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 2.2, ensuring compatibility with the latest software and performance optimizations. They both also support multi-display technology, ray tracing, and 3D, offering a solid foundation for modern gaming and creative tasks.

Neither card supports DLSS, but both feature FSR4 (FidelityFX Super Resolution 4) for improved image quality and performance. Additionally, both cards lack support for XeSS (XMX), another upscaling technology. In terms of platform compatibility, both models support AMD SAM (Smart Access Memory) and Intel Resizable BAR, providing potential performance boosts when paired with compatible CPUs and motherboards.

Both the ASRock and Gigabyte models do not feature LHR (Lite Hash Rate), meaning they are not limited in terms of cryptocurrency mining performance. RGB lighting is present on both cards, adding customizable aesthetics to your build. Finally, both cards can support up to three displays, making them well-suited for multi-monitor setups.

Ports:
has an HDMI output
HDMI ports 1 1
HDMI version HDMI 2.1b HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPort outputs 2 2
USB-C ports 0 0
DVI outputs 0 0
mini DisplayPort outputs 0 0

The ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB and Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB offer identical port configurations. Both cards are equipped with one HDMI output, supporting HDMI 2.1b, ensuring compatibility with high-definition displays. They also include two DisplayPort outputs for additional monitor connections.

Neither card features USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs, so users looking for those types of connections will need to look elsewhere. Overall, the port selection on both models is the same, with a solid mix of HDMI and DisplayPort options for modern setups.

General info:
GPU architecture RDNA 4.0 RDNA 4.0
release date June 2025 June 2025
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 160W 160W
PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 5
semiconductor size 4 nm 4 nm
number of transistors 29700 million 29700 million
Has air-water cooling
width 249 mm 281 mm
height 132 mm 118 mm

The ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB and Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB are identical in terms of their general specs. Both feature the RDNA 4.0 GPU architecture and have a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 160W, meaning they require similar power for operation. They also both use the PCI Express 5.0 interface and have a semiconductor size of 4 nm, with 29,700 million transistors, ensuring high efficiency and performance.

In terms of physical size, the ASRock model is slightly shorter and wider, measuring 249 mm in width and 132 mm in height, while the Gigabyte model is longer at 281 mm and shorter in height at 118 mm. Both cards do not feature air-water cooling systems.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Challenger OC 16GB and Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB. Both products have 16GB of VRAM, support ray tracing, and feature DirectX 12 Ultimate. However, the ASRock model has a GPU clock speed of 1700 MHz, while the Gigabyte model runs at 1900 MHz. The ASRock version also has a pixel rate of 210.6 GPixel/s, compared to the Gigabyte’s 212.5 GPixel/s. Additionally, the ASRock card is 249 mm in width, whereas the Gigabyte card is larger at 281 mm.