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Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4060 is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value.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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060.

Superseded by RTX 5060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 TiNVIDIA RTX 4060
TierMid-rangeEntry
GenerationRTX 5000RTX 4000
VRAM16 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
TDP180W115W
UpscalingDLSS4DLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$429$299
ReleasedApr 16, 2025Jun 29, 2023
Cycle length~800 days~690 days
Cycle adviceBuySuperseded
Deals adviceCautionClearance
SuccessorRTX 5060

Why buy each?

NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti

16GB GDDR7 at $429

Finally resolves the VRAM debate — double the memory of the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB at a competitive mid-range 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.

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.