GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4060 is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, leading by roughly 10% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060
Price
$640
Perf Index
22%
Value Score
0.034
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP115W
Price
$1277
Perf Index
20%
Value Score
0.016
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP225W

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

The GeForce RTX 4060 is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 4060 starts at $640 against $1,277 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 119%. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $341 above its $299 MSRP. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $878 above its $399 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws just 115W versus 225W for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4060 is roughly 4 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4060 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 or Radeon RX 5700 XT?

the GeForce RTX 4060 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 5700 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is noticeably faster, roughly 10% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT worth the extra $637 over the GeForce RTX 4060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4060 comes out ahead.