AMD Justifies 8GB of VRAM For The 9060 XT GPU
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Source: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/the-majority-of-gamers-are-still-playing-at-1080p-and-have-no-use-for-more-than-8gb-of-memory-amd-justifies-rx-9060-xts-8gb-of-vram
AMD is introducing an 8GB VRAM version of its new RX 9060 XT GPU, with the company's Frank Azor stating it's designed for the "majority of gamers" who play at 1080p, a claim supported by Steam Hardware Survey data. This decision comes despite ongoing concerns from gamers and developers that 8GB of VRAM is often insufficient for demanding modern AAA titles, even at 1080p, forcing graphical compromises.
The article notes that Nvidia's 8GB RTX 5060 GPUs have faced similar criticism, with some older 12GB cards even outperforming them in certain scenarios due to VRAM limitations. While there were rumors AMD might cancel its 8GB model following Nvidia's backlash, the product was too far in development.
A key debate highlighted is whether AMD's product segmentation actively restricts users to 1080p, or if they play at 1080p because they have an 8GB GPU. The article suggests that the RX 9060 XT 8GB's raw processing power might exceed its VRAM capacity, potentially limiting its performance in real-world gaming.
The author speculates that these 8GB models could be targeted at gaming cafes, where VRAM demands are typically lower for esports titles. They also suggest a lower-tier 8GB card in the $200-$250 range would have been a more appropriate offering for an esports-focused GPU. The article concludes by emphasizing that the actual viability of the RX 9060 XT 8GB will depend on whether AMD and its partners can maintain the announced MSRP after its launch on June 5th.
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