The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4060 TivsAMD RX 7700 XT

Cross-brand comparison: NVIDIA offers DLSS and CUDA for AI/ML workloads. AMD offers competitive rasterization, often with more VRAM at the same price. Choose based on your ecosystem needs.
NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
Buy/Wait:Wait

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

Superseded by RTX 5060 Ti

Best for: Budget 1440p gamers who find the 16GB variant at a steep clearance discount.

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AMD RX 7700 XT
Buy/Wait:Wait

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

Superseded by RX 9070

Best for: 1440p gamers seeking AMD clearance value — sits between the 7800 XT and 7600 XT in performance.

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NVIDIA RTX 4060 TiAMD RX 7700 XT
TierMid-rangeHigh-end
GenerationRTX 4000RX 7000
VRAM16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP165W245W
UpscalingDLSS3FSR3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$449$449
ReleasedMay 24, 2023Sep 6, 2023
Cycle length~780 days~550 days
Cycle adviceWaitWait
Deals adviceBuyBuy
SuccessorRTX 5060 TiRX 9070

Why buy each?

NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti

Clearance pricing

Superseded but strong value — at current street prices, an affordable 1440p option.

16GB variant

The 16GB model avoids the 8GB limitation that plagued the base model.

165W TDP

Very low power draw — works with virtually any modern PSU.

AMD RX 7700 XT

Clearance 1440p value

Superseded but strong value — at clearance pricing, a capable 1440p card for well under $350.

12GB GDDR6

Comfortable VRAM for 1440p gaming.

Mature RDNA 3 drivers

Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.