By Marios Ath — founder of pcprice.watch, tracking eBay hardware prices across 7 markets since January 2025
Key Takeaways
- The RTX 4060 sells for $249 USD / €289 EUR used on eBay in June 2026 — about 26% below the $339 new retail price. (BestValueGPU, June 2026)
- The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is only $20 more at $269 used — at that gap, the Ti is almost always the smarter pick.
- The RX 7600 undercuts both at ~$205 used and matches the 4060 in raw rasterization, but loses on ray tracing and power draw.
- The 128-bit memory bus is a real constraint for 1440p. This is a 1080p card.
- Budget GPU used prices spiked 8-10% in early 2026 due to RTX 50-series scarcity. That spike has partially unwound.
The RTX 4060 launched at $299 in June 2023 to a lukewarm reception. Reviewers called it overpriced. Performance was solid for 1080p, but the 128-bit memory bus felt like a cost cut too far. Three years on, the used market has repriced it where it probably should have launched. At $249 used in June 2026, does the value case finally hold up? The short answer is: yes, but only if you don’t buy the base model. Read the seasonal GPU buying guide alongside this — timing your purchase matters as much as choosing the right card.
[INTERNAL-LINK: seasonal GPU buying guide → /guides/when-to-buy-used-gpu-seasonal-price-patterns]
What Does the RTX 4060 Actually Sell For Used in 2026?
The RTX 4060 currently sells for $249 USD / €289 EUR on eBay based on completed sold listings tracked across 7 markets in June 2026, according to BestValueGPU. New retail sits at $339 USD / €401 EUR — so used buyers save roughly $90, or 26% off new. That’s a meaningful discount for a card still in active support.
Production on the RTX 4060 ended around February 2025, with supply being wound down from October 2024 onward. NVIDIA was clearing the runway for the RTX 5060, which launched mid-2025 at ~$329. With new stock gone, the used market is now the only source. That supply constraint partly explains why prices held above the launch MSRP floor for most of 2025.
Early 2026 brought a price spike. Budget GPU used prices climbed 8-10% in Q1 2026, according to GPUPoet’s February 2026 market report, as RTX 50-series scarcity drove buyers back to last-gen cards. The $249 current price reflects partial unwinding of that spike. Pre-spike, the 4060 was tracking closer to $230-240 in late 2025.
What’s coming next: as RTX 5060 supply normalizes throughout 2026, there’s downward pressure on 4060 used prices. We’d expect a drift toward $220-230 by Q4 2026, with a likely November buying window similar to what we’ve seen across other GPU generations.
Citation capsule: The RTX 4060 sells for $249 USD / €289 EUR on eBay in June 2026 based on completed sold-listing medians across US, UK, DE, FR, ES, IT, and PL markets. New retail is $339 USD, meaning used buyers save $90 (26%). Production ended February 2025, making used eBay the only current source. (BestValueGPU, June 2026)
[INTERNAL-LINK: live RTX 4060 price tracker → /gpu-buying-guide/rtx-4060-price-used-and-specs]
Track the live data on the RTX 4060 price tracker page.
RTX 4060 vs RTX 4060 Ti Used: Why the Ti Is the Better Buy Right Now
The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB sells for approximately $269 USD / €296 EUR used in June 2026 — just $20 more than the base 4060 at $249 (BestValueGPU, June 2026). That gap is remarkable. When new, the Ti commanded a $130 premium over the base model. The used market has compressed that to almost nothing.
The $20 gap changes the entire value calculus. The 4060 Ti 8GB runs on the same AD106 die as the RTX 4070 family — it has more CUDA cores, higher clock speeds, and better ray tracing headroom than the AD107-based base 4060. It’s not just a binning difference. It’s a different chip with different memory subsystems.
In practice, the Ti delivers 15-20% more performance in demanding titles. It runs 10-15% faster in ray tracing workloads. It has better frame pacing at high resolutions. For $20 more, refusing the Ti is leaving obvious value on the table.
The only case for the base 4060 over the Ti used: if you find a base 4060 in significantly better condition (box, receipt, warranty remaining) for the same price. Otherwise, spend the $20 and step up.
Citation capsule: The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB sells for ~$269 USD used on eBay in June 2026 — only $20 more than the base RTX 4060 at $249. When new, the Ti cost $130 more. That price compression makes the Ti the obvious choice at current market rates, delivering 15-20% more performance for a trivial premium. (BestValueGPU, June 2026)
[IMAGE: Side-by-side retail box of RTX 4060 and RTX 4060 Ti - search: “RTX 4060 Ti graphics card box”]
How Do the RTX 4060, RTX 4060 Ti, RX 7600, and RTX 3070 Compare on Used Price vs Performance?
The chart below maps four cards by used price in June 2026. The “RTX 4060 Ti barely costs more than the 4060” insight is visible at a glance — and so is the RX 7600’s case as the budget pick.
The $20 gap between the 4060 and 4060 Ti is smaller than the $15 separating the 3070 from the 7600. That’s the standout fact in this chart.
RTX 4060 vs RX 7600: Which Budget GPU to Buy Used?
The RX 7600 sells for approximately $205 USD / €209 EUR used on eBay in June 2026 — $44 cheaper than the RTX 4060 at $249 (BestValueGPU, June 2026). At 1080p rasterization, these two cards trade wins within a 5% margin depending on the title. The RX 7600 wins in some AMD-optimized games; the RTX 4060 wins in others. It’s genuinely close.
Where the 4060 pulls ahead clearly:
- Ray tracing: the RTX 4060 is roughly 20% faster in ray-traced workloads. AMD’s ray tracing implementation on the RX 7600 still lags behind NVIDIA’s dedicated RT cores.
- DLSS 3 Frame Generation: exclusive to NVIDIA. In supported titles (a growing list), Frame Generation can effectively double perceived frame rates at 1080p. AMD’s FSR 3 Frame Generation is the equivalent, but has fewer native game integrations as of June 2026.
- Power draw: the RTX 4060 pulls 115W under load versus 165W for the RX 7600. That’s a 50W difference — real money over a year of daily use, and a meaningful factor if your PSU is borderline. The 4060 can run comfortably on a 550W unit; you’d want 650W+ for the 7600.
Where the RX 7600 wins: raw rasterization per dollar. If you play games that don’t support ray tracing or DLSS, and $44 matters to you, the RX 7600 is the honest recommendation.
In our tracking, the RX 7600 has been the more volatile of the two on eBay — wider price swings, more listings at outlier prices. The RTX 4060 holds a tighter band, which makes it easier to identify a fair deal.
Citation capsule: The RX 7600 sells for ~$205 USD used on eBay in June 2026, versus $249 for the RTX 4060 — a $44 gap. In rasterization at 1080p, the two trade blows within 5%. The 4060 wins on ray tracing (+20%), DLSS 3 Frame Generation, and power draw (115W vs 165W). The 7600 wins on price. (BestValueGPU, June 2026)
[INTERNAL-LINK: RTX 3070 used price guide for previous-gen alternative → /guides/rtx3070-used-price-2026]
For a previous-generation alternative at similar pricing, see the RTX 3070 used price guide.
Is the RTX 4060 Good for 1440p Gaming?
Mostly no. The RTX 4060’s 128-bit memory bus delivers 272 GB/s of bandwidth — roughly half the bandwidth of the RTX 4070 (192-bit, 504 GB/s). That constraint shows up at 1440p, where modern titles push large texture sets that saturate narrow buses. (Tom’s Hardware, 2023)
At 1080p, the bandwidth ceiling rarely matters. Textures fit in 8GB GDDR6 comfortably, and 272 GB/s is sufficient for the lower resolution. The RTX 4060 delivers genuinely good 1080p performance — its 3DMark Time Spy score of 10,630 and its 17-20% performance advantage over the RTX 3060 12GB (Tom’s Hardware, 2023) hold up well at that resolution.
Push to 1440p native and the picture changes. In texture-heavy titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2, the 4060 struggles at 1440p ultra settings. Frame rates that look fine in benchmarks often show inconsistent frame pacing — the narrow bus running out of headroom and causing stutters rather than smooth drops.
DLSS Quality mode at 1440p helps. By rendering internally at ~960p and upscaling, DLSS effectively keeps the card in its comfort zone while outputting a 1440p image. In DLSS-supported titles, 1440p becomes practical. But you’re relying on upscaling to paper over a hardware limitation, not actual native performance. Not every title supports DLSS, and the input resolution penalty affects image quality.
Honest verdict: buy the RTX 4060 for a 1080p monitor. If you already own a 1440p panel and want to use it natively, the RTX 4060 will frustrate you in demanding titles. Step up to the RTX 4060 Ti, which shares the same limitation, or budget for the RTX 3070 at ~$190, which has a 256-bit bus and handles 1440p more gracefully.
[IMAGE: 1080p vs 1440p GPU benchmark comparison chart for RTX 4060 - search: “RTX 4060 1080p 1440p benchmark”]
The Intel Arc B580 Problem
The Intel Arc B580 launched in December 2024 at $200-230 and outperforms the RTX 4060 by approximately 35% in 3DMark benchmarks. That’s not a minor gap. For a new GPU costing less than the RTX 4060 used, it reshapes the entire budget GPU conversation.
The B580’s case is strong on paper. It has 12GB GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus — more VRAM and more bandwidth than the RTX 4060’s 8GB/128-bit. For 1440p gaming, that’s actually a meaningful spec advantage. And the price undercuts the used RTX 4060.
So why isn’t this a clean win? Intel Arc’s driver history. Arc’s launch drivers in 2022-2023 were troubled. The B580 launched on a much more mature driver stack, and most users report solid performance in major titles. But driver quality in niche or older games remains less consistent than NVIDIA’s, and certain workloads — content creation, video encode — favour NVIDIA’s ecosystem.
The other factor: resale value. An Intel Arc B580 bought new depreciates faster than an RTX 4060. If you buy hardware expecting to resell it in 12-18 months, NVIDIA holds value better on the second-hand market.
For a pure gaming PC where you’re buying new and keeping the card for 2-3 years, the B580 at $200-230 new is a serious competitor to the RTX 4060 at $249 used. The performance-per-dollar case is hard to argue against. For buyers who want DLSS 3, ray tracing, or NVIDIA’s broader software ecosystem, the RTX 4060 (or better, the Ti) remains justified.
Citation capsule: The Intel Arc B580 launched in December 2024 at $200-230 new and outperforms the RTX 4060 by ~35% in 3DMark benchmarks. It pairs 12GB GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus against the 4060’s 8GB/128-bit. The performance-per-dollar advantage is real, but driver consistency in older titles and lower resale value remain trade-offs vs the NVIDIA option. (Tom’s Hardware, 2024)
When Should You Buy a Used RTX 4060?
June 2026 pricing at $249 is close to — but not at — the current floor. Budget GPU used prices spiked 8-10% in Q1 2026 as RTX 50-series scarcity pushed buyers back to last-gen cards (GPUPoet, February 2026). That spike has partially corrected. Pre-spike pricing in late 2025 was $230-240.
The pattern we track across GPU generations is consistent: November and December bring the lowest used prices, while February and March are the most expensive. The RTX 4060 has been in production end-of-life status since February 2025 — it no longer benefits from retailer promotions or new-stock competition, which means used market seasonality drives prices more directly than with current-generation cards.
If you’re buying in June 2026: $249 is a reasonable entry. You’re not at the floor, but you’re not overpaying. The gap between June pricing and a potential November floor is probably $20-30 — not enough to justify waiting several months unless timing is flexible.
Avoid buying in January through March. Q1 GPU price spikes are well-documented. The GPUPoet data showing an 8-10% spike in early 2026 confirms the pattern. Sellers know Q1 demand is elevated. Don’t buy into it.
Watch the RTX 5060 supply curve. As the 5060 becomes more accessible at its $329 launch price, buyers who were settling for the 4060 will have a new option. That reduces demand for used 4060s and adds downward pressure. A clear buying window may open in Q3-Q4 2026 as 5060 availability improves.
Citation capsule: Budget GPU used prices spiked 8-10% in Q1 2026 due to RTX 50-series scarcity, per GPUPoet’s February 2026 market report. The RTX 4060 hit $249 used in June 2026 after partial correction from that spike. Historical GPU seasonal patterns suggest November-December as the optimal buying window, with potential prices of $220-230 if the seasonal pattern holds. (GPUPoet, February 2026)
[INTERNAL-LINK: full seasonal GPU buying guide → /guides/when-to-buy-used-gpu-seasonal-price-patterns]
Read the full GPU seasonal buying guide for the complete pattern across all tracked models.
For PSU sizing, the RTX 4060’s 115W TDP is unusually low — it runs comfortably on a 550W unit. See the 80 Plus PSU guide for sizing advice if you’re pairing this with an older power supply.
[INTERNAL-LINK: PSU sizing for RTX 4060 → /guides/psu-80-plus-ratings-explained]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RTX 4060 used price in June 2026?
The RTX 4060 sells for $249 USD / €289 EUR on eBay in June 2026 based on completed sold listings tracked across 7 markets (US, UK, DE, FR, ES, IT, PL). New retail is $339 USD, so used buyers save about $90, or 26% off new. The card has been out of production since February 2025. (BestValueGPU, June 2026)
Is the RTX 4060 Ti worth the extra money over the base RTX 4060?
At the current used price gap of $20 ($249 vs $269), the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is almost always the better choice. It’s built on a different, more capable die than the base 4060, delivers 15-20% more performance, and has better ray tracing headroom. When new, the Ti cost $130 more. That gap has compressed to almost nothing on the used market. (BestValueGPU, June 2026)
RTX 4060 vs RX 7600 used — which should I buy?
The RX 7600 costs ~$205 used and matches the RTX 4060 in 1080p rasterization within a 5% margin. The 4060 wins on ray tracing (+20%), DLSS 3 Frame Generation, and power draw (115W vs 165W). If you play games that don’t use ray tracing or DLSS, and the $44 difference matters, the RX 7600 is the honest recommendation. (BestValueGPU, June 2026)
Is the RTX 4060 good for 1440p gaming?
Mostly no. The 128-bit memory bus caps bandwidth at 272 GB/s, which is too narrow for consistent 1440p ultra performance in texture-heavy titles. DLSS Quality mode can help in supported games, but native 1440p disappoints. For 1440p gaming, consider the RTX 3070 (~$190 used, 256-bit bus) or step up to the RTX 4060 Ti. The RTX 4060 is best kept at 1080p. (Tom’s Hardware, 2023)
Should I buy an RTX 4060 now or wait for prices to drop?
At $249 used in June 2026, you’re near but not at the current floor. The RTX 5060’s supply is normalizing, which may push 4060 used prices toward $220-230 by Q4 2026. If you need a GPU now, $249 is a fair price. If you can wait until November, a seasonal buying window may bring prices down another $20-30. Avoid buying in January through March, when GPU used prices historically peak. (GPUPoet, February 2026)
Summary
| Factor | Detail |
|---|---|
| Current used price (June 2026) | $249 USD / €289 EUR |
| New retail price | $339 USD / €401 EUR |
| Launch MSRP | $299 USD (June 29, 2023) |
| Savings vs new | ~$90 (26%) |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace (AD107) |
| CUDA Cores | 3,072 |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6, 128-bit bus |
| Bandwidth | 272 GB/s |
| TDP | 115W |
| 3DMark Time Spy | ~10,630 |
| Best for | 1080p gaming |
| Production ended | February 2025 |
| Key competitor (used) | RX 7600 (~$205) |
| Better alternative (used) | RTX 4060 Ti (~$269) |
Track the live RTX 4060 price on pcprice.watch
Data sources: BestValueGPU (June 2026) for current used and new pricing; GPUPoet market report (February 2026) for Q1 2026 price spike data; Tom’s Hardware RTX 4060 faceoff review (2023) for performance comparisons; pcprice.watch sold and active eBay listing medians across US, GB, DE, FR, ES, IT, PL markets



