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Buy/Wait:Superseded

This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060.

Superseded by RTX 5060

Best for: Only worth considering as a used purchase at significantly below $200 — the RTX 5060 is a better value at $299 new.

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AMD RX 7600 XT
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9060 XT.

Superseded by RX 9060 XT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~690 days~600 days
Cycle adviceSupersededSuperseded
Deals adviceClearanceClearance
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.

RTX 5060 is better value new

The RTX 5060 launched at the same $299 price with GDDR7 and DLSS 4 — the 4060 only makes sense used at well below $150.

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.