Launch MSRPs, release cycles and deals windows as of November 9, 2026.
This is a cross-brand comparison between the AMD RX 7800 XT (RX 7000, High-end, superseded by the AMD RX 9070) and the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti (RTX 4000, Mid-range, superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti), released 3 months apart.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 RX 7800 XT, the RTX 4060 Ti costs $50 less at launch MSRP ($449 vs $499, 10% cheaper), matches its 16 GB of VRAM and draws 98W less at rated TDP (165W vs 263W).
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 It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.
Superseded by RX 9070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 near or below the $499 MSRP — at current above-MSRP new prices, the RX 9070 is the better buy.
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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti.
Superseded by RTX 5060 Ti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 7800 XT | NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | High-end | Mid-range |
| Generation | RX 7000 | RTX 4000 |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 263W | 165W |
| Upscaling | FSR3 | DLSS3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $499 | $449 |
| Editor score | 8.5/10 | 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| Cycle advice | Superseded | Superseded |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 |
New prices (~$1,000) are well above MSRP due to the memory shortage — used units around $500 are the only remaining value path.
Same VRAM as its successor — no VRAM compromise.
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 7800 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 It has been superseded by the AMD RX 9070, which launched Mar 6, 2025, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is second-hand.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 It has been superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti, which launched Apr 16, 2025, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is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.
At launch MSRP the RTX 4060 Ti is $50 cheaper than the RX 7800 XT ($449 vs $499, 10% less). Per gigabyte of VRAM that's $31.2 for the RX 7800 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 7800 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 $499 MSRP.
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 7800 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 7800 XT: it carries the higher editor score (8.5 vs 7.3).
Go for the RTX 4060 Ti instead if you want lower power draw: 165W vs 263W rated TDP, or if you prefer NVIDIA's DLSS3 upscaling to AMD's FSR3.
Buy/Wait and deals ratings come from release-cycle and pricing data, not benchmarks. How we rate →
Where they're level: VRAM (16 GB each), memory type (GDDR6) and buy/wait signal (Superseded for both).