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 4090

2022

Why buy it

✅97.8% more average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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494.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,599 MSRPvs$269 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.8 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
❌172.7% higher power demand at 450W vs 165W.
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,330 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 158.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 23.8 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Draws 165W instead of 450W, a 285W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4090 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4090

2022

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅97.8% more average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,330 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 158.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 23.8 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Draws 165W instead of 450W, a 285W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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494.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,599 MSRPvs$269 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.8 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
❌172.7% higher power demand at 450W vs 165W.
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4090 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4090 better than Radeon RX 7600?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4090 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4090 averages 97.8% more FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 38,112 vs 16,581 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4090 is a 2022 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 7600 is a 2023 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 4090 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 129.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 8 GB, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 5nm process instead of 6nm. 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?

GeForce RTX 4090 is about 494.4% more expensive on MSRP at $1,599 MSRP versus $269 MSRP, and you are getting 97.8% more estimated average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data and 129.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7600 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4090 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 7600 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon RX 7600 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4090?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (165W vs 450W), and staying closer to $269 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4090. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4090 currently gives you 129.9% higher G3D Mark and 97.8% more estimated average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 7600 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 4090 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	283 FPS	168 FPS
medium	262 FPS	149 FPS
high	224 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	140 FPS
medium	217 FPS	114 FPS
high	173 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	85 FPS
medium	149 FPS	72 FPS
high	114 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	910 FPS	414 FPS
medium	726 FPS	349 FPS
high	567 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	478 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	728 FPS	241 FPS
medium	607 FPS	205 FPS
high	494 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	396 FPS	109 FPS
medium	335 FPS	91 FPS
high	309 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	999 FPS	746 FPS
medium	999 FPS	597 FPS
high	999 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	858 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	988 FPS	560 FPS
medium	902 FPS	448 FPS
high	832 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	643 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	580 FPS	373 FPS
medium	504 FPS	298 FPS
high	455 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	187 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	999 FPS	604 FPS
medium	971 FPS	517 FPS
high	855 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	764 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	830 FPS	468 FPS
medium	728 FPS	397 FPS
high	641 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	606 FPS	293 FPS
medium	538 FPS	271 FPS
high	480 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 and Radeon RX 7600

GeForce RTX 4090

The GeForce RTX 4090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 16384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 128 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38,112 points. Launch price was $1,599.

Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 scores 38,112 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the GeForce RTX 4090 leads by 129.9%. The GeForce RTX 4090 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 16,384 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2655 MHz. Ray tracing: 128 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7600) with 512 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score	38,112+130%	16,581
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	16384+700%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	82.58 TFLOPS+280%	21.75 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2520 MHz	2655 MHz+5%
ROPs	176+175%	64
TMUs	512+300%	128
L1 Cache	16 MB+3100%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+3500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	128+300%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4090 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7600 relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4090 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7600
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4090 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the GeForce RTX 4090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+200%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s+250%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+200%	128-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+3500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7600
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4090) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7600
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 draws 450W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 92.7% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 240mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090	Radeon RX 7600
TDP	450W	165W-63%
Recommended PSU	1000W	550W-45%
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	8-pin
Length	304mm	240mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	84.7	100.5+19%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 launched at $1599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269. The Radeon RX 7600 costs 83.2% less ($1330 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 23.8 (GeForce RTX 4090) vs 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 158.8% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).