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 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅23.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅91.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 96).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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66.9% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌91.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 220W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅23.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅91.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 96).

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 220W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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66.9% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌91.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 23.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 13.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 184 vs 96 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2020 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 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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 3070 is about 66.9% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 23.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 13.4% 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, GeForce RTX 3070 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.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (115W vs 220W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 13.4% higher G3D Mark and 23.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 4060 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 3070 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	158 FPS	167 FPS
medium	140 FPS	152 FPS
high	123 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	137 FPS
medium	109 FPS	114 FPS
high	96 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	86 FPS
medium	67 FPS	74 FPS
high	52 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	55 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	470 FPS	392 FPS
medium	405 FPS	334 FPS
high	327 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	240 FPS
medium	246 FPS	209 FPS
high	213 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	119 FPS
medium	120 FPS	98 FPS
high	105 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	885 FPS	812 FPS
medium	712 FPS	642 FPS
high	619 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	535 FPS
medium	557 FPS	443 FPS
high	473 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	365 FPS
medium	388 FPS	297 FPS
high	330 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	600 FPS	746 FPS
medium	527 FPS	613 FPS
high	433 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	594 FPS
medium	433 FPS	486 FPS
high	339 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	358 FPS
medium	270 FPS	308 FPS
high	238 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	220 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 4060

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 13.4%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 184 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	22,172+13%	19,548
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888+92%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+34%	15.11 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2460 MHz+43%
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	184+92%	96
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+93%	3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	24 MB+500%
Ray Tracing Cores	46+92%	24
Tensor Cores	184+92%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 64.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+65%	272 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	24 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 62.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	220W	115W-48%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	240mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	73°C-3%
Perf/Watt	100.8	170.0+69%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 40.1% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 47.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).