First-generation product — recently released, still early days
Best for: Mid-range 1440p gamers who want 16GB VRAM without paying high-end 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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060.
Superseded by RTX 5060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 9060 XT | NVIDIA RTX 4060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Mid-range | Entry |
| Generation | RX 9000 | RTX 4000 |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 150W | 115W |
| Upscaling | FSR4 | DLSS3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $349 | $299 |
| Released | Jun 5, 2025 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Cycle length | — | ~690 days |
| Cycle advice | Buy | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Caution | Clearance |
| Successor | — | RTX 5060 |
AMD continues to offer more VRAM per dollar than NVIDIA at every tier — 16GB for $349 vs NVIDIA's 8GB options.
ML-powered upscaling at the mid-range price point.
Ultra-efficient — no PSU upgrade needed for most builds.
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.