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

✅Costs $276 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Delivers 54% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 42.5 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 115W instead of 220W, a 105W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 280mm, a 40mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9070 GRE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅4.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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92.3% HIGHER MSRP
$575 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 42.5 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($575 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌91.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 115W.
❌16.7% longer card at 280mm vs 240mm.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $276 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Delivers 54% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 42.5 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 115W instead of 220W, a 105W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 280mm, a 40mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅4.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9070 GRE across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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92.3% HIGHER MSRP
$575 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 42.5 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($575 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌91.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 115W.
❌16.7% longer card at 280mm vs 240mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 9070 GRE better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 4.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 24.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, 24.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023). That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 9070 GRE is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 4060 is probably the smarter buy today for most people. Radeon RX 9070 GRE is about 92.3% more expensive on MSRP at $575 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 4.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 24.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 92.3% more on MSRP for only 4.2% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

Is GeForce RTX 4060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Around $299 MSRP, you are saving about $276 on MSRP and only giving up lower 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 4060 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 9070 GRE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	167 FPS	179 FPS
medium	152 FPS	162 FPS
high	134 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	148 FPS
medium	114 FPS	123 FPS
high	99 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	90 FPS
medium	74 FPS	76 FPS
high	62 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	54 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	392 FPS	476 FPS
medium	334 FPS	399 FPS
high	268 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	232 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	299 FPS
medium	209 FPS	245 FPS
high	169 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	132 FPS
medium	98 FPS	110 FPS
high	82 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	812 FPS	892 FPS
medium	642 FPS	723 FPS
high	551 FPS	627 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	539 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	690 FPS
medium	443 FPS	554 FPS
high	379 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	479 FPS
medium	297 FPS	384 FPS
high	234 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	257 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	746 FPS	812 FPS
medium	613 FPS	705 FPS
high	536 FPS	636 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	549 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	644 FPS
medium	486 FPS	560 FPS
high	421 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	412 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	430 FPS
medium	308 FPS	382 FPS
high	285 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	275 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 9070 GRE

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 9070 GRE

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 8 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1420 MHz to 2790 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,418 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 24,418 — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads by 24.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3,072 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 34.28 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2790 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 48 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) with 96 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
G3D Mark Score	19,548	24,418+25%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3072	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	34.28 TFLOPS+127%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2790 MHz+13%
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	96	192+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB+200%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	48+100%
Tensor Cores	96	96

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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 9070 GRE relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. 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 9070 GRE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation+67%	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
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 RX 9070 GRE has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — a 58.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	432 GB/s+59%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	24 MB+200%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 220W — a 62.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
TDP	115W-48%	220W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	240mm	280mm
Height	111mm	127mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80
Perf/Watt	170.0+53%	111.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE launched at $575. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 48% less ($276 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 42.5 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 53.9% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).