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RTX 4060 vs RX 7600 — Which to choose in 2026?
The RTX 4060 (260–320 €) and the RX 7600 (200–250 €) 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 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP (reference) | ~115 W | ~165 W |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace (AD107) | RDNA 3 (Navi 33) |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Typical price (2026) | 260–320 € | 200–250 € |
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
1440p
Fortnite
1080p
1440p
Hogwarts Legacy
1080p
1440p
Call of Duty (Warzone)
1080p
1440p
Red Dead Redemption 2
1080p
1440p
Which GPU for your use case?
- Casual / single-playerBoth GPUs stay very playable at 1080p. The RTX 4060 has more headroom in recent AAA titles and draws less power.
- 1080p competitive (high FPS)For competitive gaming both reach high FPS. The RTX 4060 is slightly faster with better power efficiency.
- 1440p / light creationAt 1440p the gap widens in favour of the RTX 4060. The RX 7600 still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.
Bottom line
Pick the RTX 4060 if buying new: better overall performance.
Choose the RX 7600 if budget is tight.
FPS varies with CPU, drivers, and scene. Use the PC4Games comparator for picks tied to your games.
RTX 4060 or RX 7600: quick summary
The RTX 4060 delivers better overall performance in our benchmarks. The RX 7600 stays competitive, especially as a value option on the used market.
At 1080p: the RTX 4060 has more headroom in demanding titles. At 1440p: the gap widens — the RTX 4060 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 7600 draws 165W. 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 260–320 € and the RX 7600 for 200–250 €. The RTX 4060 justifies its premium with higher performance, particularly at 1440p.
Example PCs on Amazon related to this guide
Three desktops then three laptops from the PC4Games catalog in a range that fits the topic — each link opens Amazon (affiliate).
Desktop PCs — top picks
STGAubron — desktop tower, NVIDIA GeForce, Windows 11
RTX 4060 · i5-12400F · 16 GB RAM
STGAubron — gaming desktop, GeForce, keyboard bundle
RTX 4060 · Ryzen 5 5500 · 16 GB RAM
STGAubron — tower PC, NVIDIA GeForce, Windows 11
RTX 4060 · Ryzen 5 5600 · 16 GB RAM
Gaming laptops
Acer Nitro V 15 — Intel Core i5-13420H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 15.6" FHD display, ANV15-52-586Z
RTX 4050 · i5-13420H · 16 GB RAM
Acer Nitro — Intel Core i5-13420H, NVIDIA GeForce, 15.6" gaming laptop
RTX 4050 · i5-13420H · 16 GB RAM
Acer Nitro V 15 — Intel Core i5-13420H, NVIDIA GeForce, ANV15-51-51H9
RTX 4050 · i5-13420H · 16 GB RAM
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