The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4060vsNVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti

Same generation (RTX 4000): This is a tier step-up comparison — the higher card adds performance for a premium. Worth it depends on your resolution target and workload.
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Superseded by RTX 5060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 4060 Ti
Buy/Wait:Wait

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

Superseded by RTX 5060 Ti

Best for: Budget 1440p gamers who find the 16GB variant at a steep clearance discount.

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NVIDIA RTX 4060NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
TierEntryMid-range
GenerationRTX 4000RTX 4000
VRAM8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP115W165W
UpscalingDLSS3DLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$299$449
ReleasedJun 29, 2023May 24, 2023
Cycle length~800 days~780 days
Cycle adviceWaitWait
Deals adviceBuyBuy
SuccessorRTX 5060RTX 5060 Ti

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 significantly.

Clearance pricing

Below $200 street prices make this an affordable entry into NVIDIA's ecosystem.

NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti

Clearance pricing

Superseded but strong value — at current street prices, an affordable 1440p option.

16GB variant

The 16GB model avoids the 8GB limitation that plagued the base model.

165W TDP

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