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

✅36.8% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 64.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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12.5% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.6 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅36.8% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 64.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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12.5% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.6 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Radeon RX 7700S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 36.8% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 45.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 45.9% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 5nm process instead of 6nm. 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 the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about $50 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and you are getting 36.8% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 45.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 64.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 7700S still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 7700S is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $449 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 7700S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	177 FPS	165 FPS
medium	162 FPS	146 FPS
high	142 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	138 FPS
medium	118 FPS	112 FPS
high	101 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	83 FPS
medium	79 FPS	70 FPS
high	66 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	433 FPS	369 FPS
medium	363 FPS	313 FPS
high	294 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	229 FPS
medium	238 FPS	195 FPS
high	194 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	106 FPS
medium	102 FPS	89 FPS
high	84 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	855 FPS	699 FPS
medium	693 FPS	559 FPS
high	609 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	524 FPS
medium	527 FPS	419 FPS
high	452 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	262 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	349 FPS
medium	355 FPS	279 FPS
high	308 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	175 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	775 FPS	600 FPS
medium	639 FPS	512 FPS
high	558 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	463 FPS
medium	503 FPS	392 FPS
high	435 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	290 FPS
medium	322 FPS	267 FPS
high	298 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	175 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 7700S

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 7700S

The Radeon RX 7700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,527 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 15,527 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 45.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7700S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700S). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700S). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2500 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700S) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700S
G3D Mark Score	22,651+46%	15,527
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	4352+113%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+8%	20.48 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+1%	2500 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136+6%	128
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+760%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 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 7700S 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 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7700S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700S
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	288 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7700S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700S
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700S
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 100W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon RX 7700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700S
TDP	160W	100W-38%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	141.6	155.3+10%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7700S launched at $449. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 11.1% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 34.6 (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 64.2% better value.