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

✅32.8% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).

Trade-offs

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33.4% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 56.8 vs 67.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Radeon RX 9060 XT

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 67.1 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Radeon RX 9060 XT

2025

Why buy it

✅32.8% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 67.1 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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33.4% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 56.8 vs 67.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Radeon RX 9060 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 32.8% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data, 12.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 9060 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), and a 4nm process instead of 5nm. 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 about 33.4% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 32.8% more estimated average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data and 12.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 9060 XT 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, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 9060 XT still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon RX 9060 XT make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 9060 XT is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 Ti currently gives you 12.9% higher G3D Mark and 32.8% more estimated average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 9060 XT 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 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 9060 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT
1080p
low	177 FPS	172 FPS
medium	162 FPS	153 FPS
high	142 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	144 FPS
medium	118 FPS	116 FPS
high	101 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	90 FPS
medium	79 FPS	77 FPS
high	66 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	54 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT
1080p
low	425 FPS	463 FPS
medium	359 FPS	379 FPS
high	292 FPS	272 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	204 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	278 FPS
medium	229 FPS	227 FPS
high	186 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	127 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	132 FPS
medium	95 FPS	110 FPS
high	77 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT
1080p
low	855 FPS	839 FPS
medium	693 FPS	685 FPS
high	609 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	452 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	649 FPS
medium	527 FPS	523 FPS
high	452 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	448 FPS
medium	355 FPS	357 FPS
high	308 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	226 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT
1080p
low	775 FPS	816 FPS
medium	639 FPS	669 FPS
high	558 FPS	575 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	452 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	638 FPS
medium	503 FPS	527 FPS
high	435 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	398 FPS
medium	322 FPS	340 FPS
high	298 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	226 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Radeon RX 9060 XT

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 RX 9060 XT

The Radeon RX 9060 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 18 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2220 MHz to 3230 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,070 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT's 20,070 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 12.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 9060 XT uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 26.46 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 3230 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 32 (Radeon RX 9060 XT) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT
G3D Mark Score	22,651+13%	20,070
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4352+113%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	26.46 TFLOPS+20%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	3230 MHz+27%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136+6%	128
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34+6%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.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 RX 9060 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation+67%	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
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: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT) — a 11.1% advantage for the Radeon RX 9060 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 9060 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	320 GB/s+11%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 5.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 5.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT
TDP	160W	150W-6%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	240mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+6%	133.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT launched at $299. The Radeon RX 9060 XT costs 25.1% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 67.1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT offers 18.1% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).