The GPU Radar

AMD RX 7600vsNVIDIA RTX 5060

Generation comparison: The AMD RX 7600 is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the NVIDIA RTX 5060's launch MSRP to decide.
AMD RX 7600
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Superseded by RX 9060

Best for: Ultra-budget 1080p gamers who find it at deep clearance discounts under $200.

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NVIDIA RTX 5060
Buy/Wait:Buy

Just launched — full driver maturity ahead

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

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AMD RX 7600NVIDIA RTX 5060
TierEntryEntry
GenerationRX 7000RTX 5000
VRAM8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
TDP132W150W
UpscalingFSR3DLSS4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$269$299
ReleasedMay 25, 2023Sep 15, 2025
Cycle length~870 days~800 days
Cycle adviceWaitBuy
Deals adviceBuyCaution
SuccessorRX 9060

Why buy each?

AMD RX 7600

132W TDP — ultra-efficient

One of the lowest power GPUs available. Works with any PSU.

Deep clearance pricing

At sub-$200 prices, it's the cheapest way into modern AMD gaming.

FSR 3

Frame generation extends its 1080p capabilities.

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.