The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB hasn’t even been announced yet, but recent rumors that the company had cancelled it are reportedly false. The rumor mill is now suggesting that the likely budget-friendly AMD card is still on the way, even if it might face a cool reception from gamers.
Earlier RX 9060 XT 8GB cancellation rumors suggested that this particular GPU may not see a public release, with the poor press reaction to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB cited as a possible cause. The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the best graphics card you can buy for under $450, but its 8GB sibling certainly isn’t, and AMD will need a decent offering on price if it hopes to compete.
Regardless of the earlier speculation, this latest rumor suggests that AMD isn’t changing course and that there are “currently no plans” to cancel the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB. According to reports by Benchlife, its “reliable sources” suggest that news of the RX 9060 XT 8GB’s cancellation are “just rumors” that have been “mainly triggered by the reaction to the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti.”
Benchlife reports that “system vendors” are likely to have a “high chance” of introducing the rumored new GPU. Given the rumored $299.99 price, wholesale costs are likely to be cheaper, potentially making it an appealing option for PC builders. We could see the RX 9060 XT 8GB as a popular option in budget gaming PCs as a result.
The RX 9060 XT rumored launch is reportedly set for May 21, and Benchlife says that both the 8GB and 16GB versions will be available on the same day. AMD hasn’t confirmed any details so far, but we’ll be keen to see what AMD has been cooking over the next few weeks.
Until then, check out our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti review to see our thoughts on the 16GB version of that GPU and why we think it’s great for mid-tier gaming.
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