AMD Radeon RX 9060 vs NVIDIA TITAN Xp Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the two cards across ten benchmark tests, with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 taking six wins and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp taking four. The most decisive result is in Vulkan compute: the TITAN Xp scores 87,180 in Geekbench Vulkan, a massive 120.8% advantage over the RX 9060’s 39,476. This is the single largest delta in the entire comparison, indicating that the older Pascal architecture retains a substantial lead in this specific API workload.

Conversely, the RX 9060 dominates in DirectX 12 rasterization. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RX 9060 scores 3,322 versus the TITAN Xp’s 2,372, a 28.6% margin. This is a significant gap for a modern API test, suggesting the RDNA 4.0 architecture handles contemporary DX12 workloads far more efficiently. The RX 9060 also wins in OpenCL, posting 88,183 against 72,585, a 17.7% improvement.

The legacy DirectX tests tell a nuanced story. The TITAN Xp wins DirectX 12 Passmark with a 56.8% lead (69 vs. 44), and DirectX 10 with a 14.4% margin (119 vs. 104). However, the RX 9060 counters in DirectX 11, scoring 182 versus 152, a 16.5% win, and in DirectX 9, scoring 280 versus 226, a 19.3% advantage. These results indicate the RX 9060 is better optimized for older DirectX versions, while the TITAN Xp excels specifically in the newer DX12 Passmark workload.

In synthetic compute and graphics tests, the RX 9060 wins Passmark GPU Compute with 9,919 versus 9,430, a modest 4.9% edge. The RX 9060 also takes Passmark G2D with 1,002 versus 883, an 11.9% win. However, the TITAN Xp retains the overall Passmark G3D crown with 18,750 versus 17,631, a 6.3% lead. This G3D result is notable because it is the only full 3D graphics test where the TITAN Xp outperforms, suggesting its higher TMU count and wider memory bus provide an advantage in certain geometry-heavy scenarios.

Architecture Differences

The NVIDIA TITAN Xp is built on the Pascal architecture using the GP102 chip, fabricated on a 16 nm process at TSMC. It contains 11,800 million transistors on a 471 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 25.1M per mm². The AMD Radeon RX 9060 uses the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, also at TSMC but on a 4 nm process. This newer node allows AMD to pack 29,700 million transistors into a much smaller 199 mm² die, achieving a density of 149.2M per mm². The density difference is profound: the RX 9060 contains roughly 2.5 times more transistors per square millimeter, reflecting the generational leap in manufacturing.

Clock speeds also diverge sharply. The TITAN Xp has a base clock of 1405 MHz and a boost clock of 1582 MHz. The RX 9060 runs at a base of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost of 2990 MHz. The RX 9060’s boost clock is nearly double the TITAN Xp’s, which explains its higher FP32 throughput despite having fewer shaders.

Memory architectures are fundamentally different. The TITAN Xp uses 12 GB of GDDR5X on a 384-bit bus, achieving 547.6 GB/s bandwidth. The RX 9060 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, yielding 288.0 GB/s. The TITAN Xp’s bandwidth is 90% higher, which matters for high-resolution textures and compute workloads. The RX 9060 compensates with a much higher memory clock: 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) versus 1426 MHz (11.4 Gbps effective) for the TITAN Xp.

Shader and texture resources differ significantly. The TITAN Xp has 3840 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The RX 9060 has 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Despite having half the shading units, the RX 9060 achieves higher FP32 (21.43 TFLOPS vs. 12.15 TFLOPS) due to its clock advantage. The TITAN Xp does lead in texture rate (379.7 GTexel/s vs. 334.9 GTexel/s) and pixel rate (151.9 GPixel/s vs. 191.4 GPixel/s, where the RX 9060 wins). The RX 9060 also features 28 ray tracing cores, a capability the TITAN Xp lacks entirely.

Power efficiency is a major differentiator. The TITAN Xp has a TDP of 250 W and requires a 600 W PSU. The RX 9060 draws only 132 W and needs a 300 W PSU. This is a 47% reduction in power draw for the AMD card, making it far more efficient per unit of performance. The RX 9060 also uses a single 8-pin connector, while the TITAN Xp needs both a 6-pin and an 8-pin.

FAQ

Q: Which card wins in DirectX 12 gaming benchmarks?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 wins the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test with a score of 3,322, beating the NVIDIA TITAN Xp’s 2,372 by 28.6%. However, in the Passmark DirectX 12 test, the TITAN Xp wins with 69 versus 44, a 56.8% lead.

Q: How do the two cards compare in Vulkan performance?

A: The NVIDIA TITAN Xp dominates, scoring 87,180 in Geekbench Vulkan versus the RX 9060’s 39,476. This is a 120.8% advantage for NVIDIA, making it the largest gap in any benchmark between these two cards.

Q: What is the transistor density difference between the two GPUs?

A: The AMD RX 9060 has a transistor density of 149.2M per mm², while the NVIDIA TITAN Xp has only 25.1M per mm². This is due to the RX 9060’s 4 nm process versus the TITAN Xp’s 16 nm process.

Q: Does the RX 9060 support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RX 9060 has 28 dedicated ray tracing cores. The TITAN Xp has no ray tracing cores, as this feature was not present in the Pascal architecture.

Q: Which card has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA TITAN Xp has significantly higher memory bandwidth at 547.6 GB/s, due to its 384-bit bus and 12 GB of GDDR5X. The RX 9060 has 288.0 GB/s from its 128-bit bus and 8 GB of GDDR6.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The TITAN Xp has a TDP of 250 W and requires a 600 W PSU. The RX 9060 has a TDP of 132 W and requires a 300 W PSU, making it substantially more power-efficient.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every major specification. The TITAN Xp uses the Pascal architecture on a 16 nm node, while the RX 9060 uses RDNA 4.0 on a 4 nm node. Transistor counts are 11,800 million for NVIDIA versus 29,700 million for AMD. Die size is 471 mm² versus 199 mm². The RX 9060 has a higher transistor density at 149.2M per mm² versus 25.1M per mm².

Clock speeds: the TITAN Xp runs at 1405 MHz base and 1582 MHz boost. The RX 9060 runs at 1700 MHz base, 2400 MHz game, and 2990 MHz boost. Memory configuration: 12 GB GDDR5X on a 384-bit bus for NVIDIA, versus 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus for AMD. Bandwidth is 547.6 GB/s versus 288.0 GB/s.

Compute resources: 3840 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 96 ROPs for the TITAN Xp; 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs for the RX 9060. The RX 9060 adds 28 RT cores. Pixel rate: 151.9 GPixel/s for NVIDIA, 191.4 GPixel/s for AMD. Texture rate: 379.7 GTexel/s versus 334.9 GTexel/s. FP32: 12.15 TFLOPS versus 21.43 TFLOPS. FP16: 189.8 GFLOPS (1:64) for NVIDIA versus 21.43 TFLOPS (1:1) for AMD.

Power and connectivity: TDP is 250 W versus 132 W. PSU recommendation is 600 W versus 300 W. Power connectors: 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin versus 1x 8-pin. Bus interface: PCIe 3.0 x16 versus PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.0 + 3x DisplayPort 1.4a versus 1x HDMI 2.1b + 2x DisplayPort 2.1a. DirectX support: 12 (12_1) versus 12 Ultimate (12_2). Vulkan support is 1.4 for both.

Release timing and status: the TITAN Xp launched in April 2017 and is end-of-life, with a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD. The RX 9060 launched in August 2025 and is active, with no launch MSRP recorded. The TITAN Xp’s predecessor is GeForce 900 and successor is GeForce 20. The RX 9060’s predecessor is Navi III with no listed successor.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the clear winner for modern DirectX 12 gaming and compute workloads. Its 28.6% lead in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 demonstrates strong contemporary rasterization performance, while the 17.7% OpenCL advantage suggests better general compute efficiency. The RX 9060 also wins in DirectX 11 and DirectX 9 legacy tests, making it more versatile for older titles. Its much lower TDP (132 W vs. 250 W) and smaller PSU requirement (300 W vs. 600 W) make it the practical choice for compact builds or systems with modest power budgets. The 1:1 FP16 ratio (21.43 TFLOPS) is a major advantage for AI and machine learning workloads that rely on half-precision math, a domain where the TITAN Xp is severely limited at 189.8 GFLOPS.

The NVIDIA TITAN Xp wins decisively in Vulkan compute, with a 120.8% lead in Geekbench Vulkan. This makes it the stronger choice for applications that leverage Vulkan for GPU compute, such as certain scientific simulations or rendering engines. The TITAN Xp also wins in Passmark DirectX 12 by 56.8%, which may indicate better optimization for specific DX12 features in certain workloads. Its higher memory bandwidth (547.6 GB/s) and larger frame buffer (12 GB) give it an edge in high-resolution texture streaming and large dataset processing. The TITAN Xp also takes Passmark G3D (6.3% lead) and DirectX 10 (14.4% lead), showing strengths in traditional 3D rendering paths.

For ray tracing, the RX 9060 has exclusive capability with 28 RT cores, while the TITAN Xp has none. This makes the AMD card the only option for hardware-accelerated ray tracing between these two. The RX 9060 also supports PCIe 5.0, which offers greater bandwidth for future system upgrades, whereas the TITAN Xp is limited to PCIe 3.0.

Overall, the RX 9060 is the more balanced modern card, winning six of ten benchmarks and offering superior efficiency and newer features. The TITAN Xp remains competitive in specific compute and legacy APIs, but its age shows in power draw and lack of modern features. The average benchmark scores reflect this: the TITAN Xp averages 19,177 with a 64th percentile, while the RX 9060 averages 16,014 with a 59th percentile. This suggests the TITAN Xp has a higher overall aggregate performance, but the RX 9060 wins in the most relevant modern workloads.