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

✅+19.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 180.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $699 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 VII across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅2.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,308 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.
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133.8% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅+19.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 180.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $699 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

✅2.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon VII across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,308 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.
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133.8% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon VII?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon VII averages 2.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 16,308 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon VII is a 2019 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 2019, 19.9% 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 $400 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 19.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 180.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon VII still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon 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 $699 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 VII Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon VII
1080p
low	167 FPS	200 FPS
medium	152 FPS	185 FPS
high	134 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	184 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 VII
1080p
low	392 FPS	370 FPS
medium	334 FPS	321 FPS
high	268 FPS	252 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	235 FPS
medium	209 FPS	204 FPS
high	169 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	108 FPS
medium	98 FPS	91 FPS
high	82 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon VII
1080p
low	812 FPS	734 FPS
medium	642 FPS	587 FPS
high	551 FPS	489 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	367 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	550 FPS
medium	443 FPS	440 FPS
high	379 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	367 FPS
medium	297 FPS	294 FPS
high	234 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	183 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon VII
1080p
low	746 FPS	545 FPS
medium	613 FPS	476 FPS
high	536 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	434 FPS
medium	486 FPS	383 FPS
high	421 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	276 FPS
medium	308 FPS	260 FPS
high	285 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	183 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon VII's 16,308 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 19.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3,840 (Radeon VII). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon VII
G3D Mark Score	19,548+20%	16,308
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 5.1
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072	3840+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+12%	13.44 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+41%	1750 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 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 VII relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 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 VII has 16 GB. The Radeon VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) — a 276.5% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 128-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Radeon VII) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon VII
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	1024 GB/s+276%
Bus Width	128-bit	4096-bit+3100%
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 VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon VII
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 4.1 (Radeon 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 VII).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 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 VII's 295W — a 87.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 750W (Radeon VII). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 89°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon VII
TDP	115W-61%	295W
Recommended PSU	550W-27%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	240mm	280mm
Height	111mm	125mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-18%	89°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+207%	55.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon VII launched at $699. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 57.2% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 23.3 (Radeon VII) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 180.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).