RTX 4060 vs RX 7600: Which Should You Buy?
Head-to-head on performance, VRAM, power and value for 2026.
Quick Summary · TL;DR
On our relative performance index the RX 7600 leads the RTX 4060 by about 6% — a small gap. Both carry 8GB of VRAM. The RTX 4060 adds NVIDIA DLSS and stronger ray tracing, while the RX 7600 typically leans on raw rasterisation value.
| RTX 4060 | RX 7600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 36/100 | 38/100 |
| VRAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Board power (TBP) | 115W | 165W |
| Maker PSU guidance | 550W | 550W |
| Our starting PSU class | 550W | 550W |
| Power connector | 8-pin PCIe | 8-pin PCIe |
| Generation | RTX 40 | RX 7000 |
Relative gaming index — an estimate of typical performance. Real-world gaps vary by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy?
Buy the RX 7600 if you want the higher frame rate and can find it at a fair price. Choose the RTX 4060 if it is clearly cheaper and its 8GB+ of VRAM and features cover your target resolution. For ray tracing and DLSS, the NVIDIA option has the edge; for raw rasterisation per dollar, the alternative often wins.
Power planning: RTX 4060 PSU · RX 7600 PSU.
RTX 4060 vs RX 7600 at each resolution
| Resolution | RTX 4060 | RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Great (4 short of Excellent) | Great (2 short of Excellent) |
| 1440p | Not ideal (2 short of Playable) | Playable (10 short of Good) |
| 4K | Not ideal (14 short of Playable) | Not ideal (12 short of Playable) |
The 2-point gap (36 vs 38) changes the verdict at 1440p: that is where the RX 7600 earns its place. At 1080p and 4K both get the same rating, so paying for the faster card buys headroom rather than a different experience there.
Power, PSU and efficiency
Reference board power is 115W for the RTX 4060 and 165W for the RX 7600, a 50W difference. Per 100W that works out to 31.3 index points for the RTX 4060 and 23 for the RX 7600, so the RTX 4060 does more per watt. Both makers list the same 550W supply. Full sizing: RTX 4060 PSU · RX 7600 PSU.
Ratings use the same index lines as our GPU resolution pages; the index is an editorial tier summary, not a benchmark. PSU figures are the makers’ reference guidance reviewed 12 September 2026.
Sources & verification
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series specifications
- AMD Radeon desktop graphics specifications
- SpecsCalc calculation methodology and limitations
Relative indices summarize broad gaming tiers and are not a substitute for game-by-game benchmark averages. Price and driver updates can change the buying recommendation. Last reviewed September 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 4060 better than the RX 7600?
On our relative index the RX 7600 is about 6% ahead of the RTX 4060. Both carry 8GB of VRAM. The smaller the gap, the more other factors like price, VRAM and features should decide it.
Which is better value, the RTX 4060 or the RX 7600?
Value depends on the price you can find each at. The slower card is usually the smart buy if it is meaningfully cheaper, unless you need the extra VRAM or features of the faster one.
Do the RTX 4060 and RX 7600 need different power supplies?
The RTX 4060's maker lists a 550W supply and the RX 7600's lists 550W; our starting classes are 550W and 550W. On the makers’ own guidance, a supply that suits one suits the other. The RTX 4060 can also take a PCIe Gen 5 (12V-2x6) cable; see the connector guide.
Make sure your CPU can keep up with either card using the Bottleneck Estimator, or compare more cards in the GPU comparison hub.