The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4060vsAMD RX 9060

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4060 is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the AMD RX 9060's launch MSRP to decide.
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Superseded by RTX 5060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 9060
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product — recently released, still early days

Best for: Budget gamers targeting 1080p or entry 1440p with FSR 4 upscaling.

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NVIDIA RTX 4060AMD RX 9060
TierEntryEntry
GenerationRTX 4000RX 9000
VRAM8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP115W120W
UpscalingDLSS3FSR4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$299$249
ReleasedJun 29, 2023Oct 15, 2025
Cycle length~800 days
Cycle adviceWaitBuy
Deals adviceBuyCaution
SuccessorRTX 5060

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 9060

FSR 4 at $249

ML upscaling at the budget tier.

~120W TDP

Ultra-efficient for budget builds.