The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4060 TivsAMD RX 7800 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Buy/Wait:Superseded

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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti.

Superseded by RTX 5060 Ti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.

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AMD RX 7800 XT
Buy/Wait:Superseded

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 It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.

Superseded by RX 9070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 seeking the best possible value — clearance RX 7800 XT is one of the strongest price-to-performance options available.

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NVIDIA RTX 4060 TiAMD RX 7800 XT
TierMid-rangeHigh-end
GenerationRTX 4000RX 7000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP165W263W
UpscalingDLSS3FSR3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$449$499
ReleasedMay 24, 2023Sep 6, 2023
Cycle length~693 days~550 days
Cycle adviceSupersededSuperseded
Deals adviceClearanceClearance
SuccessorRTX 5060 TiRX 9070

Why buy each?

NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti

16GB variant advantage

The 16GB model avoids the 8GB limitation that plagued the base model — still relevant for 1440p gaming.

165W TDP

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

RTX 5060 Ti is better value new

At $429 with GDDR7 and DLSS 4, the RTX 5060 Ti is the clear choice for new buyers.

AMD RX 7800 XT

Outstanding clearance value

Superseded but strong value — at clearance pricing, delivers excellent 1440p performance for well under $400.

16GB GDDR6

Same VRAM as its successor — no VRAM compromise.

Mature RDNA 3 drivers

Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.