GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB comes out dramatically faster — about 40% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
€508
Performance
20%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,048)
+50% Tensor Cores (96 vs 64)
Price
€344
Performance
28%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Ray Accelerators (32 vs 24)
+27% Boost Clock (3,130 MHz vs 2,460 MHz)
+18% Bandwidth (322.3 GB/s vs 272 GB/s)

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs GeForce RTX 4060

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB currently lists from $344 EUR, $165 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4060 at $508 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 107%. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $209 EUR above its $299 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 4060 is the gentler choice at 115W versus 160W. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 160W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA 4 architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4060 (RDNA 4 vs Ada Lovelace), 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 9060 XT 8GB 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 9060 XT 8GB?

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 4060 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 4060?

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is dramatically faster, roughly 40% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 worth the extra $165 EUR over the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 4
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,0722,048
Ray Tracing Cores2432
Tensor / AI Cores9664

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Base Clock1,830 MHz1,700 MHz
Boost Clock2,460 MHz3,130 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed17 Gbps20 Gbps
Bandwidth272 GB/s322.3 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP115 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2023Jun 2025