The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4060 TivsNVIDIA RTX 5070

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the NVIDIA RTX 5070's launch MSRP to decide.
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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti.

Superseded by RTX 5060 Ti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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NVIDIA RTX 5070
Buy/Wait:Buy

Early in cycle — strong buy, no urgency to wait

Best for: 1440p gamers who want near-flagship performance at a fraction of the flagship price, and entry-level 4K gamers.

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NVIDIA RTX 4060 TiNVIDIA RTX 5070
TierMid-rangeHigh-end
GenerationRTX 4000RTX 5000
VRAM16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
TDP165W250W
UpscalingDLSS3DLSS4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$449$549
ReleasedMay 24, 2023Mar 6, 2025
Cycle length~693 days~850 days
Cycle adviceSupersededBuy
Deals adviceClearanceBuy
SuccessorRTX 5060 Ti

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.

NVIDIA RTX 5070

RTX 4090-class rasterization at $549

NVIDIA's most disruptive price-to-performance ratio this generation — a generational leap accessible to mainstream budgets.

250W TDP — efficient

Lower power draw than the RTX 4070 Super it replaces, while delivering dramatically more performance.

DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation

Full Blackwell AI features including multi-frame generation — exclusive to RTX 5000 series.