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

✅4.7% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,600 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $1,899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 836% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 7.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $1,899 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.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro VII

2020

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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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535.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,899 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($1,899 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon Pro VII

2020

Why buy it

✅4.7% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,600 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $1,899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 836% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 7.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $1,899 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.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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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535.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,899 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($1,899 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon Pro VII?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 4.7% more FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 13,264 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro VII is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 47.4% more raw performance headroom, better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling, and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $1,600 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $1,899 MSRP, and you are getting 4.7% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 47.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 836%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro VII still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro VII 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 $1,899 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 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 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro VII Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	167 FPS	199 FPS
medium	152 FPS	184 FPS
high	134 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	185 FPS
medium	114 FPS	154 FPS
high	99 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	118 FPS
medium	74 FPS	99 FPS
high	62 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	69 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	392 FPS	340 FPS
medium	334 FPS	298 FPS
high	268 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	215 FPS
medium	209 FPS	185 FPS
high	169 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	102 FPS
medium	98 FPS	86 FPS
high	82 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	812 FPS	597 FPS
medium	642 FPS	478 FPS
high	551 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	298 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	448 FPS
medium	443 FPS	358 FPS
high	379 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	298 FPS
medium	297 FPS	239 FPS
high	234 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	149 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	746 FPS	525 FPS
medium	613 FPS	452 FPS
high	536 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	298 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	426 FPS
medium	486 FPS	358 FPS
high	421 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	263 FPS
medium	308 FPS	239 FPS
high	285 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	149 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon Pro VII

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 Pro VII

The Radeon Pro VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,264 points. Launch price was $1,899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Pro VII's 13,264 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 47.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro VII). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro VII). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1700 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro VII
G3D Mark Score	19,548+47%	13,264
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 5.1
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072	3840+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+16%	13.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+45%	1700 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	240+150%
L1 Cache	3 MB+219%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB

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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 Radeon Pro VII lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 Pro VII relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro VII
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
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 Pro VII has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro VII) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro VII
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro VII
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro VII).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro VII
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 7.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon Pro VII's 250W — a 74% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Radeon Pro VII). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro VII
TDP	115W-54%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	305mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-14%	85°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+220%	53.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro VII launched at $1899. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 84.3% less ($1600 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7.0 (Radeon Pro VII) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 834.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).