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AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT vs NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: Comparison
What is the difference between AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT and NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti?
Start with vram, because it is the widest measured gap between them: AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT 8 GB against NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB, 50% in favour of NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Measured rather than claimed: in Blender Cycles (GPU) the NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti returns 3,941 against 1,100 over 332 runs, a 72% lead. Add tdp to that, 120 W on the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT versus 165 W on the NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, and the pattern holds. Add boost clock to that, 2300 MHz on the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT versus 2640 MHz on the NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, and the pattern holds.
Which should you buy, AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT or NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti?
Buy the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT for 1080p mainstream gaming laptops and AMD-platform gaming laptop buyers, though it is not the pick for ray tracing-heavy titles and buyers wanting the most mature upscaling ecosystem. The NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti suits gamers targeting the resolution this mainstream tier is built for, though it is not built for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. The same goes for builders who want 16GB of VRAM without moving up a tier. It is not the one for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT and NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti differ on gpu brand?
Yes. GPU Brand reads AMD on the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT versus NVIDIA on the NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.
Is the Memory Bandwidth the same on the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT and NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti?
It is. Both are listed at 288 GB/s, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
- AMD
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- NVIDIA
Series
- AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
- Radeon RX 7000
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- GeForce RTX 40
Board Partner
- AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
- OEM (varies by laptop model)
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- MSI
VRAM
- AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
- 8 GB-50%
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- 16 GBBest
Tier
- AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
- Mainstream
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- Mainstream
Memory Type
- AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
- GDDR6
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- GDDR6
Boost Clock
- AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
- 2300 MHz-13%
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- 2640 MHzBest
Ray Tracing Support
- AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
- Yes
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- Yes
TDP
- AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
- 120 WBest
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- 165 W-37%
Architecture
- AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
- RDNA 3
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- Ada Lovelace
Shader Units
- AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
- 2048
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- 4352
Memory Bus Width
- AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
- 128 bit
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- 128 bit
Memory Bandwidth
- AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
- 288 GB/s
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- 288 GB/s
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
- 1,100-72%
- NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- 3,941Best
Blender 4.5, Blender Open Data (CC0). Median of monster + junkshop + classroom, combined samples/min.
Renders a 3D scene on the graphics card. Shows speed in Blender and similar 3D apps, not in games.
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT if you want the lower TDP (120 W vs 165 W), the higher memory bus width (128 bit vs 128 bit) and the higher memory bandwidth (288 GB/s vs 288 GB/s).
Choose NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB if you want the higher VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB), the higher boost clock (2640 MHz vs 2300 MHz) and the higher blender cycles (GPU) (3,941 vs 1,100).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT | NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $499.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
6.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid value alternative for 1080p gaming laptops that don't lean heavily on ray tracing.
NVIDIA MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mainstream pick if its price and 16GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.