The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4060vsAMD RX 7600 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
Buy/Wait:Wait

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

Superseded by RTX 5060

Best for: 1080p gamers on a tight budget who find it at deep clearance discounts.

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AMD RX 7600 XT
Buy/Wait:Wait

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

Superseded by RX 9060 XT

Best for: Budget gamers who want 16GB VRAM for 1080p/1440p at clearance prices.

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NVIDIA RTX 4060AMD RX 7600 XT
TierEntryMid-range
GenerationRTX 4000RX 7000
VRAM8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP115W150W
UpscalingDLSS3FSR3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$299$329
ReleasedJun 29, 2023Jan 24, 2024
Cycle length~800 days~600 days
Cycle adviceWaitWait
Deals adviceBuyBuy
SuccessorRTX 5060RX 9060 XT

Why buy each?

NVIDIA RTX 4060

Ultra-low 115W TDP

One of the most efficient GPUs ever — no external power connector needed on some AIB models.

DLSS 3

Frame generation extends the card's 1080p capabilities significantly.

Clearance pricing

Below $200 street prices make this an affordable entry into NVIDIA's ecosystem.

AMD RX 7600 XT

16GB at budget pricing

Most VRAM per dollar in the clearance market.

150W TDP

Ultra-efficient.

Clearance value

Street prices well below $329 MSRP.