RX 7600 XT vs RTX 4060 Ti – which offers better value?

Two rival cards, but how close are they? We compare RX 7600 XT vs RTX 4060 Ti

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With the RX 7600 XT now available to buy, it’s a great idea to compare RX 7600 XT vs RTX 4060 Ti – two graphics cards which are fighting for the top spot in terms of value for money among mid-range cards. From the RX 7000 and RTX 40 series respectively, they both belong to the same generation of GPUs, albeit it from rival brands (AMD vs Nvidia). It’s worth noting that the 4060 Ti comes in two forms: the 8GB and 16GB variants. We’ll be taking that into account while comparing, but there isn’t a massive amount of difference between these cards on paper, memory aside.

We’ll be discussing specs, performance, and price in order to come to a conclusion on which is the best for you. The RTX 4060 Ti is the older card by around half a year, but that doesn’t mean it lags behind the RX 7600 XT by any means. So, no matter if you’re usually team red or team green, getting a better understanding of how these two match up will help you choose the right GPU.

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB OC Edition

Pros

Compact dual fan design

16GB VRAM model

Overclocked

Cons

Relatively pricey

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ASUS Dual Radeon RX 7600 XT OC

Pros

Small and compact, ideal for mini ITX builds

Only requires one 8-pin power connector

Cons

Doesn’t boost as high as some other options

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RX 7600 XT vs RTX 4060 Ti specs

	RX 7600 XT	RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
GPU	Navi 33 XT	AD106-350	AD106-351
Streaming processors	2,048	4,352	4,352
Base clock speed	1,720MHz	2,310MHz	2,310MHz
Boost clock speed	2,755MHz	2,535MHz	2,535MHz
VRAM	16GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
Memory bandwidth	288GB/s	288GB/s	288GB/s
Memory bus	128-bit	128-bit	128-bit
Memory clock	18Gbps	18Gbps	18Gbps
TGP	190W	160W	165W

To quickly touch on the difference between the 4060 Ti 8GB vs 16GB cards, it more or less comes down the amount of VRAM – with a small increase in the power draw/efficiency as well. As for the 7600 XT, we can see that it achieves a greater boost clock speed, but this is overshadowed by the lower amount of streaming processors – though it’s worth taking note that AMD and Nvidia use different tech here, so it’s not exactly a 1:1 comparison.

As for memory, the RX 7600 XT is comparable to the 16GB 4060 Ti, which in theory makes for better 1440p performance, though the low memory bus and bandwidth in all of these cards holds them back a bit in this regard. Overall, there isn’t a massive amount of difference between these GPUs, so taking a look at their performance below may help you gauge it better.

RX 7600 XT vs RTX 4060 Ti performance

Measuring the performance of GPUs via benchmarking is one of the best ways to figure out which is best. We’ve tested many GPUs before, so we have a good understanding of the process – and stats don’t lie. Testing for raw performance of these cards is a good base, though both AMD and Nvidia offer frame generation tech with these cards via AFMF and DLSS 3 respectively. Based on TechPowerUp’s reviews of the RX 7600 XT and RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, we’ve put together the 25 game average FPS results just below.

Resolution	RX 7600 XT	RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
1080p	89 FPS	120 FPS	120 FPS
1440p	64 FPS	87 FPS	88 FPS
4K	35 FPS	48 FPS	49 FPS

Performance will of course vary from game to game depending on how hard to run it is, so it is worth noting that the RX 7600 XT’s average does get dragged down by games such as Cities Skylines 2, which wasn’t tested for the 4060 Ti. However, on the whole, we see better performance from the RTX 4060 Ti, though there is practically no difference between the 8GB and 16GB variants. To pick out the popular benchmark test game Cyberpunk 2077, the 7600 XT averages 84 FPS against the 4060 Ti’s 90/89 FPS at 1080p; the gap is even smaller at higher resolutions. That shows that AMD vs Nvidia driver support per game can make a noteworthy difference.

XFX Speedster QICK309 Radeon RX 7600 XT Black

Pros

Slim and compactt even if a bit long

Great overclocking capability

Cons

Build quality can be lower at times with plastic usage

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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB Twin Edge

Pros

Small form factor that can fit into small builds like mini-ITX

Cons

Low cooling capacity limits overclocking ability

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Is the RX 7600 XT cheaper than RTX 4060 Ti?

First off, let’s take a look at the MSRPs of these different graphics cards. This is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price at launch for each of the cards. As always, custom AIBs can vary in price depending on cooling design, overclocking, or aesthetic design.

• RX 7600 XT price: $329
• RTX 4060 Ti 8GB price: $399
• RTX 4060 Ti 16GB price: $499

It’s safe to say that the RX 7600 XT will be the cheapest card you’ll come across when shopping around for these SKUs. The price jump between the 8GB and 16GB RTX 4060 Ti is hard to get excited by, but remember that pricing can fluctuate a fair amount. The extra 8GB does make for better future proofing, especially when you have to deal with a game that is poorly optimized and hogs up memory.

Should I buy RX 7600 XT or RTX 4060 Ti?

Deciding between these two (or three) cards comes down to what you need in a graphics card. The RX 7600 XT offers the best value for money in our eyes if you want a cheap 1080p or 1440p card which will last you a long amount of time.

However, the both the RTX 4060 Ti cards can offer better performance across the board for gaming, it just depends if the added cost is worth it or not for you. AMD are always catching up with tech and driver support as well, especially with their introduction of frame generation to RX 6000 series and RX 7000 series cards in just about any game. The Nvidia cards are still the go-to choice if ray tracing is something you’re particularly interested in.

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RX 7600 XT vs RTX 4060 Ti FAQs

Does the RX 7600 XT have 8GB of VRAM?

No, the RX 7600 XT has 16GB GDDR6 VRAM. In contrast, the 4060 Ti has both 8GB and 16GB variants.

Do I need 16GB VRAM for gaming?

At 1080p, 8GB is enough, but once you jump up to higher resolutions such as 1440p, the extra VRAM can help handle modern (or unoptimized) memory-hungry games more easily. It isn’t a necessity though.