Launch MSRPs, release cycles and deals windows as of November 9, 2026.
This is a cross-brand comparison between the AMD RX 7700 XT (RX 7000, High-end, superseded by the AMD RX 9070) and the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti (RTX 4000, Mid-range, superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti), released 3 months apart. Against the RTX 4060 Ti, the RX 7700 XT launched at the same $449 MSRP, has 4 GB less VRAM (12 GB vs 16 GB) and draws 80W more at rated TDP (245W vs 165W).
This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.
Superseded by RX 9070
Best for: 1440p gamers who can find a used unit below the $449 MSRP — sits between the 7800 XT and 7600 XT in performance.
Full details →This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti.
Superseded by RTX 5060 Ti
Best for: Budget 1440p gamers who find the 16GB variant well below $250 used — at any higher price the RTX 5060 Ti is the better choice.
Full details →| AMD RX 7700 XT | NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | High-end | Mid-range |
| Generation | RX 7000 | RTX 4000 |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 245W | 165W |
| Upscaling | FSR3 | DLSS3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $449 | $449 |
| Editor score | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Released | Sep 6, 2023 | May 24, 2023 |
| Cycle length | ~550 days | ~693 days |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Clearance |
| Successor | RX 9070 | RTX 5060 Ti |
No longer stocked new by major retailers as of October 2026 — used units around $370–$450, at or below the $449 MSRP, are the only sensible way to buy one.
Comfortable VRAM for 1440p gaming.
Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.
The 16GB model avoids the 8GB limitation that plagued the base model — still relevant for 1440p gaming.
Very low power draw — works with virtually any modern PSU.
With GDDR7, DLSS 4 and a $429 MSRP, the RTX 5060 Ti is the clear choice for new buyers — new 4060 Ti 16GB units cost around $630–$640 as of October 2026.
Released Sep 6, 2023, the RX 7700 XT has been on the market for 3 years 2 months. It has been superseded by the AMD RX 9070, which launched Mar 6, 2025, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is second-hand.
Released May 24, 2023, the RTX 4060 Ti has been on the market for 3 years 5 months. It has been superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti, which launched Apr 16, 2025, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is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 9070 and NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti — are where current pricing and timing advice apply.
Both cards launched at $449, so at MSRP the decision comes down to what that money buys. Per gigabyte of VRAM that's $37.4 for the RX 7700 XT and $28.1 for the RTX 4060 Ti — the RTX 4060 Ti 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 7700 XT (deals window to Dec 5, 2026, rated Caution): Black Friday 2026 — new stock has dried up, so retail clearance deals are unlikely. Watch the used market for units under $350.
RTX 4060 Ti (deals window to Jun 30, 2027, rated Wait): No clearance — scarce new 16GB units sell around $630–$640 as of October 2026, roughly 40% above the $449 MSRP. Do not buy new; only consider used units well below $200.
Our pick: AMD RX 7700 XT
Both of these cards are superseded, so if you're buying new, compare the AMD RX 9070 and NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti instead. The rest of this verdict applies to clearance or used units.
Our pick is the RX 7700 XT: it carries the higher editor score (7.8 vs 7.3).
Go for the RTX 4060 Ti instead if you want more VRAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB, or if you want lower power draw: 165W vs 245W rated TDP.
Buy/Wait and deals ratings come from release-cycle and pricing data, not benchmarks. How we rate →
Where they're level: launch MSRP ($449 each), memory type (GDDR6) and buy/wait signal (Superseded for both).