The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 5060 TivsNVIDIA RTX 4060

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4060 is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value.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 Ti's launch MSRP to decide.
NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti
Buy/Wait:Buy

Early in cycle — strong buy, no urgency to wait

Best for: 1440p gamers on a mid-range budget who want DLSS 4 and enough VRAM for modern titles.

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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Superseded by RTX 5060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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NVIDIA RTX 5060 TiNVIDIA RTX 4060
TierMid-rangeEntry
GenerationRTX 5000RTX 4000
VRAM16 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
TDP180W115W
UpscalingDLSS4DLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$399$299
ReleasedJul 15, 2025Jun 29, 2023
Cycle length~800 days~800 days
Cycle adviceBuyWait
Deals adviceCautionBuy
SuccessorRTX 5060

Why buy each?

NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti

16GB GDDR7 at $399

Finally resolves the VRAM debate — double the memory of the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB at the same price.

DLSS 4

Multi-frame generation brings high frame rates to 1440p without brute-force rendering.

180W TDP

Efficient enough for mid-range builds without a PSU upgrade.

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.