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 $300 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 115W instead of 304W, a 189W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 288mm, a 48mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9070 XT across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 9070 XT

2025

Why buy it

✅20.8% more average FPS across 49 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 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌164.3% higher power demand at 304W vs 115W.
❌20% longer card at 288mm vs 240mm.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX 9070 XT

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 115W instead of 304W, a 189W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 288mm, a 48mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅20.8% more average FPS across 49 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 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9070 XT across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌164.3% higher power demand at 304W vs 115W.
❌20% longer card at 288mm vs 240mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 9070 XT better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. Radeon RX 9070 XT is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 20.8% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 37.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 9070 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, 37.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and 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). 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 9070 XT is about 100.3% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 20.8% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 37.7% 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 9070 XT 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 9070 XT 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 9070 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 XT
1080p
low	167 FPS	273 FPS
medium	152 FPS	262 FPS
high	134 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	185 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	251 FPS
medium	114 FPS	213 FPS
high	99 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	147 FPS
medium	74 FPS	123 FPS
high	62 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 XT
1080p
low	392 FPS	618 FPS
medium	334 FPS	499 FPS
high	268 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	323 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	436 FPS
medium	209 FPS	351 FPS
high	169 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	230 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	221 FPS
medium	98 FPS	182 FPS
high	82 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	130 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 XT
1080p
low	812 FPS	912 FPS
medium	642 FPS	756 FPS
high	551 FPS	673 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	575 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	703 FPS
medium	443 FPS	577 FPS
high	379 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	421 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	492 FPS
medium	297 FPS	407 FPS
high	234 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	284 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 XT
1080p
low	746 FPS	884 FPS
medium	613 FPS	773 FPS
high	536 FPS	688 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	602 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	686 FPS
medium	486 FPS	602 FPS
high	421 FPS	521 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	454 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	459 FPS
medium	308 FPS	411 FPS
high	285 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	303 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 9070 XT

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 9070 XT

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2970 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 304W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,922 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 9070 XT's 26,922 — the Radeon RX 9070 XT leads by 37.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 9070 XT uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 48.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2970 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 64 (Radeon RX 9070 XT) with 96 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 XT
G3D Mark Score	19,548	26,922+38%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3072	4096+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	48.66 TFLOPS+222%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2970 MHz+21%
ROPs	48	128+167%
TMUs	96	256+167%
L2 Cache	24 MB+200%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	64+167%
Tensor Cores	96	128+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 9070 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 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 9070 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 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)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 640 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — a 135.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	640 GB/s+135%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB+200%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 (Enhanced) (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN (Enhanced). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 9070 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 XT
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN (Enhanced)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN (Enhanced)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 9070 XT's 304W — a 90.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 750W (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 288mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 XT
TDP	115W-62%	304W
Recommended PSU	550W-27%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	240mm	288mm
Height	111mm	120mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	73°C-3%	75°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+92%	88.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 50.1% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 44.9 (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 45.7% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).