G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
✅Delivers 50.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 43.5 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
✅Draws 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,548 vs 32,587).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅+66.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅191.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 96).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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150.5% HIGHER MSRP
$749 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 43.5 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
✅Delivers 50.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 43.5 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).
✅Draws 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+66.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅191.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 96).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,548 vs 32,587).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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150.5% HIGHER MSRP
$749 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 43.5 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5070 Ti better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 66.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, 280 vs 96 Tensor cores, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, 66.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023). That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is about 150.5% more expensive on MSRP at $749 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 66.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 4060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $299 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	167 FPS	227 FPS
medium	152 FPS	213 FPS
high	134 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	201 FPS
medium	114 FPS	170 FPS
high	99 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	136 FPS
medium	74 FPS	115 FPS
high	62 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	392 FPS	719 FPS
medium	334 FPS	583 FPS
high	268 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	540 FPS
medium	209 FPS	441 FPS
high	169 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	259 FPS
medium	98 FPS	214 FPS
high	82 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	162 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	812 FPS	939 FPS
medium	642 FPS	757 FPS
high	551 FPS	670 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	582 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	727 FPS
medium	443 FPS	585 FPS
high	379 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	434 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	503 FPS
medium	297 FPS	409 FPS
high	234 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	746 FPS	889 FPS
medium	613 FPS	769 FPS
high	536 FPS	680 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	697 FPS
medium	486 FPS	592 FPS
high	421 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	486 FPS
medium	308 FPS	420 FPS
high	285 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	337 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2452 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,587 points. Launch price was $749.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 32,587 — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads by 66.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 43.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2452 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) with 96 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	19,548	32,587+67%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	8960+192%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	43.94 TFLOPS+191%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2452 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	96	280+192%
L1 Cache	3 MB	8.8 MB+193%
L2 Cache	24 MB	48 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	70+192%
Tensor Cores	96	280+192%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4060 tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — a 229.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	896 GB/s+229%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB	48 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	AV1,HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 300W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 240mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 88 C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
TDP	115W-62%	300W
Recommended PSU	550W-27%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	240mm	304mm
Height	111mm	137mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-17%	88 C
Perf/Watt	170.0+57%	108.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti launched at $749. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 60.1% less ($450 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 43.5 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 50.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).