GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Pro W6900X

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

Popular choices:

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AMD

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021Core: 1825 MHzBoost: 2150 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060

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 RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • +12.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $5,701 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
  • Delivers 2152.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $6,000 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

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6900X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

  • 29.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,413 vs 19,548).
  • 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.
  • 1906.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $6,000 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon Pro W6900X?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 12.3% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, 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 2021, 12.3% 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 $5,701 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $6,000 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 12.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2152.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon Pro W6900X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon Pro W6900X 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 $6,000 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low167 FPS258 FPS
medium152 FPS235 FPS
high134 FPS203 FPS
ultra115 FPS176 FPS
1440p
low137 FPS242 FPS
medium114 FPS200 FPS
high99 FPS162 FPS
ultra90 FPS146 FPS
4K
low86 FPS171 FPS
medium74 FPS143 FPS
high62 FPS107 FPS
ultra55 FPS95 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low392 FPS564 FPS
medium334 FPS467 FPS
high268 FPS370 FPS
ultra211 FPS305 FPS
1440p
low240 FPS370 FPS
medium209 FPS303 FPS
high169 FPS250 FPS
ultra137 FPS195 FPS
4K
low119 FPS160 FPS
medium98 FPS135 FPS
high82 FPS113 FPS
ultra63 FPS88 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low812 FPS784 FPS
medium642 FPS627 FPS
high551 FPS522 FPS
ultra440 FPS392 FPS
1440p
low535 FPS588 FPS
medium443 FPS470 FPS
high379 FPS392 FPS
ultra329 FPS294 FPS
4K
low365 FPS392 FPS
medium297 FPS313 FPS
high234 FPS261 FPS
ultra186 FPS196 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low746 FPS684 FPS
medium613 FPS565 FPS
high536 FPS494 FPS
ultra440 FPS392 FPS
1440p
low594 FPS561 FPS
medium486 FPS468 FPS
high421 FPS392 FPS
ultra330 FPS294 FPS
4K
low358 FPS363 FPS
medium308 FPS313 FPS
high285 FPS261 FPS
ultra220 FPS196 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon Pro W6900X

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro W6900X

The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 17,413 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 12.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2150 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 80 (Radeon Pro W6900X) with 96 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro W6900X
G3D Mark Score
19,548+12%
17,413
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
3072
5120+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS
22.02 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+14%
2150 MHz
ROPs
48
128+167%
TMUs
96
320+233%
L1 Cache
3 MB+200%
1 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
24
80+233%

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 W6900X 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 W6900X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro W6900X
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 W6900X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 300% 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 W6900X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro W6900X
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
32 GB+300%
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 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro W6900X
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
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 VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro W6900X
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
VCN 3.0
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
VCN 3.0
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 W6900X's 300W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro W6900X
TDP
115W-62%
300W
Recommended PSU
550W-15%
650W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
267mm
Height
111mm
120mm
Slots
2-50%
4
Temp (Load)
73°C-9%
80°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+193%
58.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 95% less ($5701 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 2155.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP
$299-95%
$6000
Performance per Dollar
65.4+2155%
2.9
Codename
AD107
Navi 21
Release
May 18 2023
August 3 2021
Ranking
#84
#101