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 $250 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 49.5 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 115W instead of 260W, a 145W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 276mm, a 36mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900 GRE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

2023

Why buy it

✅38.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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83.6% HIGHER MSRP
$549 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 49.5 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌126.1% higher power demand at 260W vs 115W.
❌15% longer card at 276mm vs 240mm.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 49.5 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 115W instead of 260W, a 145W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 276mm, a 36mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅38.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900 GRE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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83.6% HIGHER MSRP
$549 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 49.5 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌126.1% higher power demand at 260W vs 115W.
❌15% longer card at 276mm vs 240mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7900 GRE better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 38.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 39% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

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

Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 39.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) 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?

Radeon RX 7900 GRE is about 83.6% more expensive on MSRP at $549 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 38.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 39.0% 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, Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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, Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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

Radeon RX 7900 GRE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	167 FPS	246 FPS
medium	152 FPS	227 FPS
high	134 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	233 FPS
medium	114 FPS	195 FPS
high	99 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	159 FPS
medium	74 FPS	130 FPS
high	62 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	392 FPS	523 FPS
medium	334 FPS	453 FPS
high	268 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	417 FPS
medium	209 FPS	357 FPS
high	169 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	226 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	228 FPS
medium	98 FPS	200 FPS
high	82 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	144 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	812 FPS	900 FPS
medium	642 FPS	746 FPS
high	551 FPS	662 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	565 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	696 FPS
medium	443 FPS	571 FPS
high	379 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	417 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	484 FPS
medium	297 FPS	399 FPS
high	234 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	276 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	746 FPS	525 FPS
medium	613 FPS	471 FPS
high	536 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	350 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	433 FPS
medium	486 FPS	391 FPS
high	421 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	278 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	294 FPS
medium	308 FPS	269 FPS
high	285 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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 7900 GRE

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,162 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 7900 GRE's 27,162 — the Radeon RX 7900 GRE leads by 39%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 5,120 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 45.98 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2245 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 80 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) with 96 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
G3D Mark Score	19,548	27,162+39%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	5120+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	45.98 TFLOPS+204%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+10%	2245 MHz
ROPs	48	160+233%
TMUs	96	320+233%
L1 Cache	3 MB+20%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+300%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	80+233%

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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 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
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 7900 GRE has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — a 111.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	576 GB/s+112%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB+300%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 7900 GRE). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 7900 GRE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 7900 GRE's 260W — a 77.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 276mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
TDP	115W-56%	260W
Recommended PSU	550W-27%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	240mm	276mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C	60°C-18%
Perf/Watt	170.0+63%	104.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE launched at $549. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 45.5% less ($250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 49.5 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 32.1% better value.