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Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Common Features

  • ✓ Both products have 16GB of VRAM.
  • ✓ Both products have GDDR6 memory.
  • ✓ Both products have a memory bus width of 128-bit.
  • ✓ Both products support ECC memory.
  • ✓ Both products have a maximum memory bandwidth of 322.3 GB/s.
  • ✓ Both products support DirectX 12 Ultimate.
  • ✓ Both products support OpenGL 4.6.
  • ✓ Both products support OpenCL 2.2.
  • ✓ Both products support multi-display technology.
  • ✓ Both products support ray tracing.
  • ✓ Both products support 3D.
  • ✓ Both products have FSR4 support.
  • ✓ Both products have one HDMI output.
  • ✓ Both products have HDMI 2.1b version.
  • ✓ Both products have two DisplayPort outputs.
  • ✓ Both products have no USB-C ports.
  • ✓ Both products have no DVI outputs.
  • ✓ Both products have no mini DisplayPort outputs.
  • ✓ Both products have a GPU architecture of RDNA 4.0.
  • ✓ Both products use PCI Express version 5.

Main Differences

  • • GPU clock speed is 1900 MHz on Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 1700 MHz on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • GPU turbo is 3320 MHz on Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 3290 MHz on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Pixel rate is 212.5 GPixel/s on Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 210.6 GPixel/s on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Floating-point performance is 27.2 TFLOPS on Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 26.95 TFLOPS on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Texture rate is 425 GTexels/s on Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 421.1 GTexels/s on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has RGB lighting, while Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB does not.
  • • Thermal Design Power (TDP) is 182W on Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 170W on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Width is 300 mm on Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 240 mm on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
  • • Height is 131 mm on Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and 124 mm on Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
Specs Comparison
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Performance:
GPU clock speed 1900 MHz 1700 MHz
GPU turbo 3320 MHz 3290 MHz
pixel rate 212.5 GPixel/s 210.6 GPixel/s
floating-point performance 27.2 TFLOPS 26.95 TFLOPS
texture rate 425 GTexels/s 421.1 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 Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB share many core specifications, but there are some differences in their performance metrics. Both cards have the same GPU memory speed of 2518 MHz, shading units of 2048, texture mapping units (TMUs) of 128, and render output units (ROPs) of 64. Additionally, both support Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), ensuring high-level computational accuracy.

When it comes to clock speeds, the Nitro+ version has a higher GPU clock speed of 1900 MHz compared to the Pure’s 1700 MHz. The Nitro+ also has a higher GPU turbo boost, reaching 3320 MHz, while the Pure peaks at 3290 MHz. In terms of pixel rate, the Nitro+ achieves 212.5 GPixel/s, slightly outperforming the Pure’s 210.6 GPixel/s. Both cards are very close in floating-point performance, with the Nitro+ offering 27.2 TFLOPS versus the Pure’s 26.95 TFLOPS, which represents a small difference.

Lastly, both cards deliver almost identical texture rates, with the Nitro+ at 425 GTexels/s and the Pure slightly behind at 421.1 GTexels/s. These differences are relatively minor and would likely have a negligible impact in most gaming and rendering applications.

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 Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB have identical specifications when it comes to memory. Both cards feature an effective memory speed of 20000 MHz, which ensures fast data processing. They also share the same maximum memory bandwidth of 322.3 GB/s, offering ample throughput for demanding applications.

In terms of VRAM, both models come equipped with 16GB of GDDR6 memory, providing a solid foundation for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in modern gaming and workloads. Additionally, both the Nitro+ and Pure versions utilize a 128-bit memory bus width, contributing to efficient memory access and data transfer.

Finally, both cards support Error-Correcting Code (ECC) memory, which helps maintain data integrity by detecting and correcting memory errors, enhancing overall system stability.

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 Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offer nearly identical feature sets. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL version 4.6, and OpenCL version 2.2, making them compatible with a wide range of modern applications and games. They also support multi-display technology, ray tracing, and 3D, ensuring high-quality visuals and immersive experiences.

When it comes to advanced technologies, both cards support FSR4 (FidelityFX Super Resolution), but neither has DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) or XeSS (XMX) support. Additionally, both cards are compatible with AMD SAM (Smart Access Memory) / Intel Resizable BAR, offering enhanced performance through system optimization.

One notable difference is the presence of RGB lighting on the Nitro+ model, which adds customizable visual flair to the card. The Pure version, however, does not include RGB lighting. Both models support up to three displays, providing ample connectivity for multi-monitor setups. Lastly, neither card includes LHR (Lite Hash Rate) support, making them suitable for a wider range of uses, including gaming and productivity tasks.

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 Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offer identical port configurations. Both cards feature 1 HDMI output with HDMI version 2.1b, supporting high-resolution and high-refresh rate displays. They also come with 2 DisplayPort outputs, providing additional connectivity options for monitors.

Neither card includes USB-C ports, DVI outputs, or mini DisplayPort outputs, focusing on HDMI and DisplayPort connections instead. Both models are well-equipped for multi-display setups with their 1 HDMI port and 2 DisplayPort outputs.

In summary, the port specifications for both cards are exactly the same, providing similar connectivity options for users.

General info:
GPU architecture RDNA 4.0 RDNA 4.0
release date June 2025 June 2025
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 182W 170W
PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 5
semiconductor size 4 nm 4 nm
number of transistors 29700 million 29700 million
Has air-water cooling ✕ ✕
width 300 mm 240 mm
height 131 mm 124 mm

The Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB share several key specifications, but there are some differences in size and power consumption. Both cards use the RDNA 4.0 GPU architecture and feature a semiconductor size of 4 nm with 29,700 million transistors, ensuring advanced performance and efficiency.

In terms of power consumption, the Nitro+ has a higher Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 182W, compared to the Pure’s 170W. This indicates that the Nitro+ may require a slightly more powerful cooling solution or power supply. Both cards use PCI Express version 5, offering high-speed data transfer capabilities.

Size-wise, the Nitro+ is larger, with a width of 300 mm and height of 131 mm, while the Pure is more compact, measuring 240 mm in width and 124 mm in height. Both cards lack air-water cooling, focusing on traditional cooling methods instead.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and Sapphire Pure Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB. Both products feature 16GB of VRAM and use GDDR6 memory. They share common specifications like support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and ray tracing, and both offer two DisplayPort outputs. The Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has higher GPU clock speed (1900 MHz vs. 1700 MHz), GPU turbo (3320 MHz vs. 3290 MHz), and floating-point performance (27.2 TFLOPS vs. 26.95 TFLOPS). Additionally, the Nitro+ version includes RGB lighting, whereas the Pure version does not. The Nitro+ also has a higher TDP (182W vs. 170W) and is slightly larger in width and height.