GeForce GTX 760 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 760

2013Core: 980 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2105 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 GTX 760

2013

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 24.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $249 MSRPvs$200 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.3 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020

Why buy it

  • Costs $49 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
  • Delivers 25.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.3 vs 19.3 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
  • Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 760: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 760 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • 47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H better than GeForce GTX 760?
Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 4,852 vs 4,813 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is a 2020 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce GTX 760 is a 2013 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2013, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 28nm. 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 Ryzen 7 6800H can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $200 MSRP. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is about $49 cheaper on MSRP at $200 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 0.8% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $200 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and FSR upscaling.
Is GeForce GTX 760 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GeForce GTX 760 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $249 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 760Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low100 FPS160 FPS
medium86 FPS149 FPS
high68 FPS125 FPS
ultra40 FPS95 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS133 FPS
medium77 FPS114 FPS
high53 FPS94 FPS
ultra31 FPS75 FPS
4K
low28 FPS65 FPS
medium26 FPS58 FPS
high17 FPS47 FPS
ultra15 FPS43 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 760Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low137 FPS218 FPS
medium94 FPS175 FPS
high70 FPS146 FPS
ultra45 FPS109 FPS
1440p
low74 FPS164 FPS
medium47 FPS131 FPS
high34 FPS109 FPS
ultra24 FPS82 FPS
4K
low27 FPS109 FPS
medium17 FPS87 FPS
high13 FPS73 FPS
ultra10 FPS55 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 760Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low217 FPS218 FPS
medium173 FPS175 FPS
high144 FPS146 FPS
ultra108 FPS109 FPS
1440p
low162 FPS164 FPS
medium130 FPS131 FPS
high108 FPS109 FPS
ultra81 FPS82 FPS
4K
low108 FPS109 FPS
medium87 FPS87 FPS
high72 FPS73 FPS
ultra54 FPS55 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 760Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low181 FPS218 FPS
medium136 FPS175 FPS
high122 FPS146 FPS
ultra94 FPS109 FPS
1440p
low137 FPS164 FPS
medium104 FPS131 FPS
high94 FPS109 FPS
ultra67 FPS82 FPS
4K
low79 FPS109 FPS
medium57 FPS87 FPS
high47 FPS73 FPS
ultra31 FPS55 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 760 and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 760

The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.

AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $579.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 760 scores 4,813 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H reaches 4,852 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 760 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Raw compute: 2.378 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 2105 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
G3D Mark Score
4,813
4,852
Architecture
Kepler
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
1152
3840+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.378 TFLOPS
16.17 TFLOPS+580%
Boost Clock
1033 MHz
2105 MHz+104%
ROPs
32
96+200%
TMUs
96
240+150%
L1 Cache
96 KB
768 KB+700%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
4 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 760 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 760 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 760 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 760) vs 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
System
Bus Width
256-bit
System
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
4 MB+700%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 760 draws 170W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 760 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 760) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
TDP
170W-32%
250W
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
None
Length
241mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
28.3+46%
19.4
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 760 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H launched at $200. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H costs 19.7% less ($49 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 19.3 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 24.3 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H offers 25.9% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 760Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
MSRP
$249
$200-20%
Performance per Dollar
19.3
24.3+26%
Codename
GK104
Navi 21
Release
June 25 2013
October 28 2020
Ranking
#450
#65