The GPU Radar

AMD RX 7600 XTvsNVIDIA RTX 5060

Generation comparison: The AMD RX 7600 XT is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the NVIDIA RTX 5060's launch MSRP to decide.
AMD RX 7600 XT
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Superseded by RX 9060 XT

Best for: Budget gamers who want 16GB VRAM for 1080p/1440p at clearance prices.

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NVIDIA RTX 5060
Buy/Wait:Buy

Just launched — full driver maturity ahead

Best for: Budget gamers targeting 1080p high refresh rates or entry-level 1440p with DLSS.

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AMD RX 7600 XTNVIDIA RTX 5060
TierMid-rangeEntry
GenerationRX 7000RTX 5000
VRAM16 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
TDP150W150W
UpscalingFSR3DLSS4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$329$299
ReleasedJan 24, 2024Sep 15, 2025
Cycle length~600 days~800 days
Cycle adviceWaitBuy
Deals adviceBuyCaution
SuccessorRX 9060 XT

Why buy each?

AMD RX 7600 XT

16GB at budget pricing

Most VRAM per dollar in the clearance market.

150W TDP

Ultra-efficient.

Clearance value

Street prices well below $329 MSRP.

NVIDIA RTX 5060

DLSS 4 at $299

The cheapest way into Blackwell's AI-powered frame generation.

150W TDP

No PSU upgrade needed for most systems — works with 500W PSUs.

Entry-level Blackwell

Modern architecture with RT and Tensor cores at a budget price.