or: Why Have GPUs Shrinkflated? Nvidia's RTX 50 series suffers from major shrinkflation. We break down how the RTX 5060 is really a 5050 in disguise - and why its VRAM, pricing, and specs fall short.
AMD's Radeon 9060 XT offers solid performance with 16GB of VRAM (but not with half that amount), but a confusing dual-version launch – mirroring Nvidia's past missteps – raises serious concerns for gamers in 2025.
AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT comes in two flavors – only one's worth your money. The 16GB model undercuts Nvidia on price, matches performance, and may be the new go-to GPU for budget-conscious gamers.
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We're revisiting the Radeon RX 9070 XT vs GeForce RTX 5070, now with updated drivers, pricing shifts, and a massive 57-game benchmark at 1440p and 4K to see which GPU really offers better value.
We've tested Nvidia's new RTX 5060 on the road at Computex 2025. With faster memory and more cores than the 4060, it looks promising – until you hit its 8 GB VRAM limit. Let's see how it performs.
Editor's take: AMD has unveiled the Radeon RX 9060 XT, which comes in a bad version and a good version. The bad version is, of course, the 8GB model, and the good version – or potentially good, depending on how it performs – is the 16GB model. AMD has copied Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti homework here, giving both models the same name, which is sure to make it more difficult for consumers to find the good version.
No plans to launch an affordable version for gamers
What just happened? At Computex 2025, Intel unveiled its Arc Pro B60 and B50 Battlemage graphics cards with 24GB and 16GB of VRAM, respectively. Maxsun has fused two of the B60 GPUs to create a dual-GPU monster with 48GB of GDDR6 memory. Dubbed the Arc Pro B60 Dual Turbo, the two-slot graphics card is meant for high-end workstations running AI workloads.
Why you shouldn't trust early (controlled) coverage of a product
Facepalm: As Computex 2025 is set to unfold in Taipei, much of the tech world's attention will be understandably drawn to new innovations and big announcements at the show. Yet, amid the buzz, a more troubling story is playing out behind the scenes – one that raises serious concerns about transparency, media integrity, and the trustworthiness of GPU launch coverage. The issue? Nvidia's release strategy for the GeForce RTX 5060, and how the company is manipulating public perception through tightly controlled media "previews."