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AMD claims 'regional market demand' is why we've seen few 8 GB RX 9060 XT reviews, implying low VRAM isn't really for the West
- AMD's release of budget GPUs has been hindered by both pricing issues and the focus on VRAM, with 8 GB options receiving criticism.
- Popular reviewers received only the 16 GB version of the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with limited exposure to the 8 GB variant.
- AMD justified this by citing 'regional market demand' for the lack of 8 GB models provided for review.
- Critics fear that the 8 GB version may struggle in modern gaming scenarios beyond 1080p resolutions due to VRAM limitations.
- Similar restrictions were seen with Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti launch, emphasizing the importance of VRAM in gaming performance.
- AMD's response suggests a strategic distribution approach rather than an attempt to suppress 8 GB reviews.
- The debate around 8 GB GPUs focuses on performance trade-offs at different resolutions and pricing differentials compared to the 16 GB models.
- Nvidia also sees the 8 GB variants as suitable for markets outside the West, catering to a global audience.
- The RX 9060 XT is praised for its performance relative to its price, being $80 cheaper than the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB.
- Real-world pricing beyond the MSRP will ultimately determine the value proposition of these GPUs in the market.
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