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

✅26.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 81.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($299 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

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌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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50.2% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅26.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 81.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($299 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

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌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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50.2% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 26.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 20.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2019, 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 2019, 20.8% more raw performance headroom, better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR Frame Generation (2023), 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 $150 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and you are getting 26.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 20.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 81.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 5700 XT still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 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 RX 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	167 FPS	159 FPS
medium	152 FPS	140 FPS
high	134 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	134 FPS
medium	114 FPS	108 FPS
high	99 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	81 FPS
medium	74 FPS	69 FPS
high	62 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	392 FPS	298 FPS
medium	334 FPS	250 FPS
high	268 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	129 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	176 FPS
medium	209 FPS	147 FPS
high	169 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	88 FPS
medium	98 FPS	74 FPS
high	82 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	44 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	812 FPS	728 FPS
medium	642 FPS	583 FPS
high	551 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	364 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	546 FPS
medium	443 FPS	437 FPS
high	379 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	273 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	364 FPS
medium	297 FPS	291 FPS
high	234 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	182 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	746 FPS	535 FPS
medium	613 FPS	456 FPS
high	536 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	439 FPS
medium	486 FPS	376 FPS
high	421 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	265 FPS
medium	308 FPS	249 FPS
high	285 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	182 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 5700 XT

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 RX 5700 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 16,183 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 20.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1905 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
G3D Mark Score	19,548+21%	16,183
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072+20%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+55%	9.754 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+29%	1905 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	160+67%
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT relies on FSR Frame Generation. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.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 RX 5700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation
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. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — a 64.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	448 GB/s+65%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCE
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W — a 64.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 272mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
TDP	115W-49%	225W
Recommended PSU	550W-8%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	240mm	272mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-3%	75°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+136%	71.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 33.4% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 36.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 81.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).