The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 5060vsNVIDIA 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Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4060 is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value.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's launch MSRP to decide.
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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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Superseded by RTX 5060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 5060NVIDIA RTX 4060
TierEntryEntry
GenerationRTX 5000RTX 4000
VRAM8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
TDP150W115W
UpscalingDLSS4DLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$299$299
ReleasedSep 15, 2025Jun 29, 2023
Cycle length~800 days~800 days
Cycle adviceBuyWait
Deals adviceCautionBuy
SuccessorRTX 5060

Why buy each?

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.

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.