RTX 4060 vs RX 7700 XT — Which to choose in 2026?

The RTX 4060 (280–340 €) and the RX 7700 XT (340–420 €) are two of the most popular GPUs in their price range. This comparison covers 1080p and 1440p performance, power draw, price, and helps you decide which card fits your build best.

Side-by-side specifications

Specification	RTX 4060	RX 7700 XT
VRAM	8 GB	12 GB
TDP (reference)	~115 W	~245 W
Architecture	Ada Lovelace (AD107)	RDNA 3 (Navi 32)
Release year	2023	2023
Typical price (2026)	280–340 €	340–420 €

Indicative benchmarks (avg FPS, raster)

Rounded in-game averages (no DLSS Frame Generation). Useful to compare 1080p vs 1440p feel.

FPS (higher is better)

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p

RTX 406088 FPS

RX 7700 XT98 FPS

1440p

RTX 406058 FPS

RX 7700 XT68 FPS

Fortnite

1080p

RTX 4060165 FPS

RX 7700 XT178 FPS

1440p

RTX 406098 FPS

RX 7700 XT112 FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p

RTX 406076 FPS

RX 7700 XT86 FPS

1440p

RTX 406052 FPS

RX 7700 XT60 FPS

Call of Duty (Warzone)

1080p

RTX 4060142 FPS

RX 7700 XT158 FPS

1440p

RTX 406096 FPS

RX 7700 XT110 FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p

RTX 406092 FPS

RX 7700 XT104 FPS

1440p

RTX 406068 FPS

RX 7700 XT78 FPS

Which GPU for your use case?

Casual / single-playerBoth GPUs stay very playable at 1080p. The RX 7700 XT has more headroom in recent AAA titles.
1080p competitive (high FPS)For competitive gaming both reach high FPS. The RX 7700 XT is slightly faster.
1440p / light creationAt 1440p the gap widens in favour of the RX 7700 XT. The RTX 4060 (12 GB VRAM) still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.

Bottom line

Pick the RTX 4060 if performance is your priority at both 1080p and 1440p.

Choose the RX 7700 XT if buying new: better overall performance.

RTX 4060 build →RX 7700 XT build →

FPS varies with CPU, drivers, and scene. Use the PC4Games comparator for picks tied to your games.

RX 7700 XT or RTX 4060: quick summary

The RX 7700 XT delivers better overall performance in our benchmarks. The RTX 4060 stays competitive, especially thanks to its 12 GB of VRAM.

At 1080p: the RX 7700 XT has more headroom in demanding titles. At 1440p: the gap widens — the RX 7700 XT is more comfortable targeting 60+ FPS at high/ultra settings.

Power draw and PSU compatibility

The RTX 4060 has a TDP of 115W; the RX 7700 XT draws 245W. The RTX 4060 is more power-efficient — a notable advantage for small cases or PSUs under 650W.

Price and value in 2026

In 2026, the RTX 4060 sells for around 280–340 € and the RX 7700 XT for 340–420 €. The RX 7700 XT delivers better performance at a typically higher price — weigh whether the difference is worth it for your target resolution.