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 significantly faster β€” about 36% 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
Β£308
Perf Index
22%
Value Score
0.071
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Thermal TDP115W
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Β£300
Perf Index
30%
Value Score
0.100
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP160W

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 significantly faster, around 36% 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 $300 GBP, $8 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 4060 at $308 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 40%.

Power & Efficiency

At 115W against 160W, the GeForce RTX 4060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

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 β€” 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 significantly faster, roughly 36% 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 $8 GBP 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.