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

✅+22.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 115W instead of 180W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,984 vs 19,548).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌56.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅+22.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 115W instead of 180W, a 65W reduction.

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,984 vs 19,548).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌56.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon RX 7800M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 22.3% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 22.3% more raw performance headroom and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 22.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon RX 7800M is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 7800M make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. Radeon RX 7800M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 currently gives you 22.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 7800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	167 FPS	215 FPS
medium	152 FPS	196 FPS
high	134 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	180 FPS
medium	114 FPS	147 FPS
high	99 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	94 FPS
medium	74 FPS	78 FPS
high	62 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	392 FPS	452 FPS
medium	334 FPS	384 FPS
high	268 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	344 FPS
medium	209 FPS	286 FPS
high	169 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	191 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	169 FPS
medium	98 FPS	141 FPS
high	82 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	92 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	812 FPS	719 FPS
medium	642 FPS	575 FPS
high	551 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	539 FPS
medium	443 FPS	432 FPS
high	379 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	360 FPS
medium	297 FPS	288 FPS
high	234 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	180 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	746 FPS	687 FPS
medium	613 FPS	575 FPS
high	536 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	525 FPS
medium	486 FPS	432 FPS
high	421 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	360 FPS
medium	308 FPS	288 FPS
high	285 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	180 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 7800M

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 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 15,984 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 22.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7800M uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800M) with 96 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7800M
G3D Mark Score	19,548+22%	15,984
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	3840+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+137%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+5%	2335 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	96	240+150%
L1 Cache	3 MB+300%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	60+150%

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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 7800M 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 7800M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7800M
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)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) — a 58.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7800M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	432 GB/s+59%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7800M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7800M
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 180W — a 44.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7800M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7800M
TDP	115W-36%	180W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-14%	85°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+91%	88.8