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Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G vs MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP

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all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP at 3.9/10.

The Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G leads on performance, video memory and software support.

The MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP leads on efficiency and noise and size and fit.

They score the same on build and warranty.

The biggest difference is video memory, where the Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G scores 8/10 to the MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP's 1/10.

Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G

Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G is for builders who want 16GB of video memory on a card that needs one 8-pin power cable. It suits gamers who put memory capacity ahead of top-tier speed. It also suits anyone who wants a cool, quiet cooler on a mid-length board.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16GMSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
Performance30%5/102/10
Video memory25%8/101/10
Software support15%5/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%7/108/10
Size and fit10%7/109/10
Build and warranty5%6/106/10
Overall6.3/103.9/10

Specifications

SpecGigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16GMSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
GPURadeon RX 9060 XT, 2048 stream processorsNVIDIA GeForce GT 710
Video memory16GB GDDR6, 128-bit bus, 20 Gbps2048 MB DDR3, 64-bit bus, 1600 MHz memory clock
Board powernot listed19 W board power
Length and slots281mm (L) x 118mm (W) x 40mm (H)146 mm (146 x 69 x 19 mm, length x width x thickness)
Display outputsDisplayPort 2.1a x2, HDMI 2.1b x1Dual-link DVI-D x1, HDMI 1.4a x1, D-Sub x1
Power connector8-pin x1No power connector (slot-powered)

Strengths and weaknesses

Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G

  • + 16GB GDDR6 gives plenty of video memory
  • + Reviewers praise cooling and low fan noise
  • + Single 8-pin connector and 281mm length
  • − No dual-BIOS switch
  • − One reviewer reports a constant hum
  • − Performance sits near the RX 7700 XT

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want performance well above the RX 7700 XT level
  • Anyone who needs a dual-BIOS switch on their card
  • Builders with cases that cannot take a 281mm card
Read the full Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G review ›

MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP

  • + Fanless and quiet, according to several owners
  • + 19 W board power with no power connector
  • + Compact single-slot card, 146 mm long
  • − Only 2GB of DDR3 on a 64-bit bus
  • − Owners report overheating without case airflow
  • − Not suited to demanding games

Skip it if:

  • Gamers wanting to play demanding modern titles
  • Builders putting it in a sealed case with no airflow
Read the full MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP review ›

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