The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 5060 TivsNVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value.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 Ti
Buy/Wait:Superseded

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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti.

Superseded by RTX 5060 Ti

Best for: Budget 1440p gamers who find the 16GB variant well below $250 used — at any higher price the RTX 5060 Ti is the better choice.

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NVIDIA RTX 5060 TiNVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
TierMid-rangeMid-range
GenerationRTX 5000RTX 4000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
TDP180W165W
UpscalingDLSS4DLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$429$449
ReleasedApr 16, 2025May 24, 2023
Cycle length~800 days~693 days
Cycle adviceBuySuperseded
Deals adviceCautionClearance
SuccessorRTX 5060 Ti

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 Ti

16GB variant advantage

The 16GB model avoids the 8GB limitation that plagued the base model — still relevant for 1440p gaming.

165W TDP

Very low power draw — works with virtually any modern PSU.

RTX 5060 Ti is better value new

At $429 with GDDR7 and DLSS 4, the RTX 5060 Ti is the clear choice for new buyers.