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

✅+25.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 89.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌15% higher power demand at 115W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 115W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,527 vs 19,548).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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50.2% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.6 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅+25.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 89.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 115W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌15% higher power demand at 115W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,527 vs 19,548).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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50.2% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.6 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon RX 7700S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 25.9% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 25.9% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 5nm process instead of 6nm. 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $150 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and you are getting 25.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 89.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 7700S still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 7700S is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $449 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 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 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7700S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	167 FPS	165 FPS
medium	152 FPS	146 FPS
high	134 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	138 FPS
medium	114 FPS	112 FPS
high	99 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	83 FPS
medium	74 FPS	70 FPS
high	62 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	392 FPS	369 FPS
medium	334 FPS	313 FPS
high	268 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	229 FPS
medium	209 FPS	195 FPS
high	169 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	106 FPS
medium	98 FPS	89 FPS
high	82 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	812 FPS	699 FPS
medium	642 FPS	559 FPS
high	551 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	524 FPS
medium	443 FPS	419 FPS
high	379 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	262 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	349 FPS
medium	297 FPS	279 FPS
high	234 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	175 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	746 FPS	600 FPS
medium	613 FPS	512 FPS
high	536 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	463 FPS
medium	486 FPS	392 FPS
high	421 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	290 FPS
medium	308 FPS	267 FPS
high	285 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	175 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 7700S

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.

Radeon RX 7700S

The Radeon RX 7700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,527 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 15,527 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 25.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7700S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700S). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700S). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2500 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700S) with 96 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7700S
G3D Mark Score	19,548+26%	15,527
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	3072+50%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	20.48 TFLOPS+36%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2500 MHz+2%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	128+33%
L1 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	32+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7700S relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7700S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7700S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700S) — a 5.9% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7700S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	288 GB/s+6%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7700S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7700S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700S). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7700S
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 100W — a 14% difference. The Radeon RX 7700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7700S
TDP	115W	100W-13%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+9%	155.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7700S launched at $449. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 33.4% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 34.6 (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 89% better value.