Best graphics card for 10 thousand! Radeon 9060 XT with 16 GB finally gets cheaper in the Czech Republic

If you read our article about the RTX 5060 for 7,899 CZK and wondered if 8 GB of memory would be an issue – we have an alternative for you. ASUS DUAL Radeon RX 9060 XT 16G for 9,891 CZK with code ALZADNY10 is the answer for those who want to play in 1440p without compromising on textures and without worrying about running out of memory in a year. The difference of less than 2 thousand CZK for double the VRAM is an investment that pays off in practice.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you play in 1440p or plan to use the graphics card for years – 16 GB VRAM is the minimum in 2026.
⚠️ Consider if you play exclusively in 1080p and budget is a priority – a cheaper RTX 5060 with DLSS 4 might be sufficient there.
💡 For 9,891 CZK you get RDNA 4 architecture, 16 GB of memory, full PCIe 5.0 x16, and compact dimensions with quiet operation at low load.

Why 16 GB is so important in 2026

Numbers from independent tests speak clearly: in modern games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Stalker 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, or Horizon Forbidden West, the 16GB version is 50–200% faster than 8GB cards in 1440p. And it’s not just about frame rate – 8GB cards in these games suffer from missing textures, massive stuttering, and in some cases, the game is practically unplayable. Tests show that even in “lighter” titles like Forza Horizon 5, a 16GB card is 22% faster in 1440p. With each new game, the gap widens.

RX 9060 XT 16G also features a full PCIe 5.0 x16 interface (compared to PCIe 5.0 x8 on the RTX 5060), which helps in situations where the game exceeds local VRAM and accesses system memory – double the PCIe bandwidth means less performance degradation.

Gaming performance in practice

The RX 9060 XT with RDNA 4 architecture offers 2,048 stream processors with a boost clock of 3,250 MHz. In rasterization (without ray tracing), it is roughly 5–10% faster than the RTX 5060 in 1080p; in 1440p, the lead increases thanks to 16 GB VRAM. Ray tracing has significantly improved with RDNA 4 compared to the previous generation, but NVIDIA still has an advantage in RT performance and, of course, in DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. AMD offers FSR 4, which looks good, but its game support is currently narrower than DLSS.

The card’s power consumption is around 150–160 W, powered by a single 8-pin connector, recommended PSU from 550 W. Dimensions 202 × 120 × 49 mm with two fans – a compact card that fits into most cases. At low load, the fans stop completely.

What customers say – and what to consider

Users on Alza praise quiet operation during normal use, 16 GB of memory, and 1440p performance. One reviewer writes that everything runs at maximum details for a price under 9 thousand. Another appreciates functional ray tracing in Fortnite after upgrading from a GTX 1660 Ti.

Criticisms specifically concern the ASUS DUAL version: temperatures are higher than some competing models (e.g., Sapphire). When the card heats up, the fans have to work more actively, and noise levels increase. One user mentions that the silent BIOS helps with noise, but at the expense of higher temperatures (approx. +10 °C). If temperatures matter to you and you don’t mind a higher price, versions from Sapphire or PowerColor offer better cooling. However, for 9,891 CZK, the ASUS DUAL is a solid choice.

RTX 5060 or RX 9060 XT?

If you’re hesitating between the RTX 5060 for 7,899 CZK and the RX 9060 XT 16G for 9,891 CZK, it essentially comes down to this: The RTX 5060 has better DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and slightly better ray tracing, but only 8 GB of VRAM. The RX 9060 XT has 16 GB, is faster in rasterization, and has full PCIe 5.0 x16. If you play exclusively in 1080p and rely on DLSS, the RTX 5060 will suffice. If you play or plan to play in 1440p, or want a card that will last longer without compromises, the RX 9060 XT 16G for 9,891 CZK is a better investment.

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Do you play in 1080p or 1440p? And how much VRAM does your current graphics card have?