The GPU Radar

AMD RX 9060 XTvsNVIDIA RTX 4070 Super

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the AMD RX 9060 XT's launch MSRP to decide.
AMD RX 9060 XT
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product — recently released, still early days

Best for: Mid-range 1440p gamers who want 16GB VRAM without paying high-end prices.

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NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070.

Superseded by RTX 5070

Best for: 1440p gamers who find a well-priced used unit and can accept 12GB VRAM without DLSS 4.

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AMD RX 9060 XTNVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
TierMid-rangeHigh-end
GenerationRX 9000RTX 4000
VRAM16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
TDP150W220W
UpscalingFSR4DLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$349$599
ReleasedJun 5, 2025Jan 17, 2024
Cycle length~415 days
Cycle adviceBuySuperseded
Deals adviceCautionClearance
SuccessorRTX 5070

Why buy each?

AMD RX 9060 XT

16GB at mid-range pricing

AMD continues to offer more VRAM per dollar than NVIDIA at every tier — 16GB for $349 vs NVIDIA's 8GB options.

FSR 4

ML-powered upscaling at the mid-range price point.

150W TDP

Ultra-efficient — no PSU upgrade needed for most builds.

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super

Used market value

New units sell above MSRP. Used units (~$480) are the only path to value — delivers ~75% of RTX 5070 performance at a significant saving.

220W TDP

Efficient power draw works with modest PSUs.

Mature drivers

Over 2 years of stability optimizations ensure excellent game compatibility.