Launch MSRPs, release cycles and deals windows as of November 9, 2026.
This is a cross-brand comparison between the AMD RX 7600 XT (RX 7000, Mid-range, superseded by the AMD RX 9060 XT) and the NVIDIA RTX 4060 (RTX 4000, Entry, superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5060), released 6 months apart. Against the RX 7600 XT, the RTX 4060 costs $30 less at launch MSRP ($299 vs $329, 9% cheaper), has 8 GB less VRAM (8 GB vs 16 GB) and draws 35W less at rated TDP (115W vs 150W).
This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9060 XT.
Superseded by RX 9060 XT
Best for: Budget gamers who want 16GB VRAM for 1080p/1440p at clearance prices.
Full details →This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060.
Superseded by RTX 5060
Best for: Only worth considering as a used purchase at significantly below $200 — the RTX 5060 is a better value at $299 new.
Full details →| AMD RX 7600 XT | NVIDIA RTX 4060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Mid-range | Entry |
| Generation | RX 7000 | RTX 4000 |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 150W | 115W |
| Upscaling | FSR3 | DLSS3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $329 | $299 |
| Editor score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Released | Jan 24, 2024 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Cycle length | ~600 days | ~690 days |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Clearance |
| Successor | RX 9060 XT | RTX 5060 |
Most VRAM per dollar in the clearance market.
Ultra-efficient.
Street prices are around $370 as of October 2026, above the $329 MSRP — worth buying only when they fall back below it.
One of the most efficient GPUs ever — no external power connector needed on some AIB models.
Frame generation extends the card's 1080p capabilities.
The RTX 5060 launched at the same $299 price with GDDR7 and DLSS 4 — the 4060 only makes sense used at well below $150.
Released Jan 24, 2024, the RX 7600 XT has been on the market for 2 years 9 months. It has been superseded by the AMD RX 9060 XT, which launched Jun 5, 2025, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is second-hand.
Released Jun 29, 2023, the RTX 4060 has been on the market for 3 years 4 months. It has been superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5060, which launched May 19, 2025, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is second-hand.
Both cards are superseded. If you're buying new, their replacements — the AMD RX 9060 XT and NVIDIA RTX 5060 — are where current pricing and timing advice apply.
At launch MSRP the RTX 4060 is $30 cheaper than the RX 7600 XT ($299 vs $329, 9% less). Per gigabyte of VRAM that's $20.6 for the RX 7600 XT and $37.4 for the RTX 4060 — the RX 7600 XT gives more memory for the money. Launch MSRP is only a reference point for a superseded card; its real price is whatever clearance or used stock sells for today.
RX 7600 XT (deals window to Dec 5, 2026, rated Caution): Black Friday 2026 — analysts do not expect memory supply to normalise before late 2027, so real clearance pricing is unlikely. Only buy if a deal lands below the $329 MSRP.
RTX 4060 (deals window to Jun 30, 2027, rated Wait): No clearance — new retail prices are above the original $299 MSRP, making the RTX 5060 (GDDR7, DLSS 4, same price) a clearly superior choice. Only consider used at well below $150.
Our pick: NVIDIA RTX 4060
Both of these cards are superseded, so if you're buying new, compare the AMD RX 9060 XT and NVIDIA RTX 5060 instead. The rest of this verdict applies to clearance or used units.
With editor scores and timing level, the cheaper card gets the nod: our pick is the RTX 4060 at $299 vs $329 launch MSRP, and it also draws 35W less at rated TDP (115W vs 150W).
Go for the RX 7600 XT instead if you want more VRAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB, or if you want the most VRAM per dollar: $20.6 vs $37.4 per GB at launch MSRP.
Buy/Wait and deals ratings come from release-cycle and pricing data, not benchmarks. How we rate →
Where they're level: memory type (GDDR6), editor score (7.3 vs 7.2) and buy/wait signal (Superseded for both).