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

✅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

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900M across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

Why buy it

✅44.9% more average FPS across 48 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.
❌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 7900M

2023

Why buy it

✅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

✅44.9% more average FPS across 48 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 7900M across 48 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.
❌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 Radeon RX 7900M better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. Radeon RX 7900M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 44.9% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data, 14.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

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 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?

Radeon RX 7900M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 44.9% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 14.5% 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 7900M 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.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 make more sense than Radeon RX 7900M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 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 lower power draw (115W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 7900M. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 7900M currently gives you 14.5% higher G3D Mark and 44.9% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 4060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 7900M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	167 FPS	223 FPS
medium	152 FPS	207 FPS
high	134 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	202 FPS
medium	114 FPS	171 FPS
high	99 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	137 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	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	392 FPS	576 FPS
medium	334 FPS	480 FPS
high	268 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	314 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	393 FPS
medium	209 FPS	326 FPS
high	169 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	194 FPS
medium	98 FPS	164 FPS
high	82 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	113 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	812 FPS	938 FPS
medium	642 FPS	769 FPS
high	551 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	504 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	709 FPS
medium	443 FPS	583 FPS
high	379 FPS	504 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	495 FPS
medium	297 FPS	403 FPS
high	234 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	252 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	746 FPS	765 FPS
medium	613 FPS	653 FPS
high	536 FPS	588 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	504 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	640 FPS
medium	486 FPS	549 FPS
high	421 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	435 FPS
medium	308 FPS	379 FPS
high	285 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	252 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 22,385 — the Radeon RX 7900M leads by 14.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 96 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900M
G3D Mark Score	19,548	22,385+15%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	4608+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	38.52 TFLOPS+155%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+18%	2090 MHz
ROPs	48	192+300%
TMUs	96	288+200%
L1 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+300%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	72+200%

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900M
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 7900M has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M 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 7900M) — a 111.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900M
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 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). 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 7900M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7900M
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 7900M's 180W — a 44.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). 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 7900M
TDP	115W-36%	180W
Recommended PSU	550W	330W-40%
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+37%	124.4