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 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+154.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 154.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 22.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 241mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌28% higher power demand at 160W vs 125W.

Radeon Pro W5500

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 125W instead of 160W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,913 vs 22,651).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.3 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Radeon Pro W5500

2020

Why buy it

✅+154.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 154.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 22.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 241mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Draws 125W instead of 160W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌28% higher power demand at 160W vs 125W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,913 vs 22,651).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.3 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Radeon Pro W5500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 8,913 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro W5500 is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 154.1% more raw performance headroom, better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling, and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is in basically the same MSRP band at $399 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 154.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 154.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro W5500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5500 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $399 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W5500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	177 FPS	132 FPS
medium	162 FPS	113 FPS
high	142 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	57 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	116 FPS
medium	118 FPS	97 FPS
high	101 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	41 FPS
medium	79 FPS	37 FPS
high	66 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	20 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	425 FPS	145 FPS
medium	359 FPS	110 FPS
high	292 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	96 FPS
medium	229 FPS	64 FPS
high	186 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	43 FPS
medium	95 FPS	32 FPS
high	77 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	855 FPS	401 FPS
medium	693 FPS	321 FPS
high	609 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	201 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	301 FPS
medium	527 FPS	241 FPS
high	452 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	201 FPS
medium	355 FPS	160 FPS
high	308 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	100 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	775 FPS	263 FPS
medium	639 FPS	230 FPS
high	558 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	193 FPS
medium	503 FPS	172 FPS
high	435 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	105 FPS
medium	322 FPS	87 FPS
high	298 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Radeon Pro W5500

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

Radeon Pro W5500

The Radeon Pro W5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1400 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,913 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 8,913 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 154.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro W5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1400 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Pro W5500
G3D Mark Score	22,651+154%	8,913
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+209%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+460%	3.942 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+81%	1400 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	136+55%	88
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro W5500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro W5500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Pro W5500
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Pro W5500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Pro W5500
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Pro W5500
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 2.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 125W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Pro W5500
TDP	160W	125W-22%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+99%	71.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 22.3 (Radeon Pro W5500) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 154.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).