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

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 50.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 220W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 245mm, a 5mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 224), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅9.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅64.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (224 vs 136).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌37.5% higher power demand at 220W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 50.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 220W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 245mm, a 5mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅9.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅64.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (224 vs 136).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 224), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌37.5% higher power demand at 220W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER better than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 32.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, 224 vs 136 Tensor cores, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2023, 32.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and 64.7% more ray-tracing hardware. 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?

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is probably the smarter buy today for most people. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is about 50.1% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 9.9% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 32.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 50.1% more on MSRP for only 9.9% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

Is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $399 MSRP, you are saving about $200 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	177 FPS	183 FPS
medium	162 FPS	167 FPS
high	142 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	150 FPS
medium	118 FPS	124 FPS
high	101 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	92 FPS
medium	79 FPS	78 FPS
high	66 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	58 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	425 FPS	574 FPS
medium	359 FPS	477 FPS
high	292 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	317 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	401 FPS
medium	229 FPS	327 FPS
high	186 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	191 FPS
medium	95 FPS	155 FPS
high	77 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	110 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	855 FPS	921 FPS
medium	693 FPS	742 FPS
high	609 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	720 FPS
medium	527 FPS	578 FPS
high	452 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	498 FPS
medium	355 FPS	403 FPS
high	308 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	296 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	775 FPS	857 FPS
medium	639 FPS	711 FPS
high	558 FPS	646 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	590 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	695 FPS
medium	503 FPS	576 FPS
high	435 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	455 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	470 FPS
medium	322 FPS	402 FPS
high	298 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	321 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1980 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,958 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 29,958 — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER leads by 32.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 35.48 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 56 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) with 136 Tensor cores vs 224.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	22,651	29,958+32%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	7168+65%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	35.48 TFLOPS+61%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+2%	2475 MHz
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	136	224+65%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	7 MB+63%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	56+65%
Tensor Cores	136	224+65%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	504 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 220W — a 31.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 240mm vs 245mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
TDP	160W-27%	220W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	240mm	245mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	70°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+4%	136.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 33.4% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 50.0 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 13.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).