The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4060vsNVIDIA RTX 5060

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4060 is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value.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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060.

Superseded by RTX 5060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

Early in cycle — strong buy, no urgency to wait

Best for: Budget gamers targeting 1080p high refresh rates or entry-level 1440p with DLSS.

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NVIDIA RTX 4060NVIDIA RTX 5060
TierEntryEntry
GenerationRTX 4000RTX 5000
VRAM8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
TDP115W150W
UpscalingDLSS3DLSS4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$299$299
ReleasedJun 29, 2023May 19, 2025
Cycle length~690 days~800 days
Cycle adviceSupersededBuy
Deals adviceClearanceCaution
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.

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.

NVIDIA RTX 5060

DLSS 4 at $299

The cheapest way into Blackwell's AI-powered frame generation.

150W TDP

No PSU upgrade needed for most systems — works with 500W PSUs.

Entry-level Blackwell

Modern architecture with RT and Tensor cores at a budget price.