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 GTX 760

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7600 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.3 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅201.5% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 218.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 19.3 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm 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.

GeForce GTX 760

2013

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅201.5% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 218.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 19.3 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7600 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.3 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600 better than GeForce GTX 760?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 7600 averages 201.5% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,581 vs 4,813 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7600 is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce GTX 760 is a 2013 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

Radeon RX 7600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2013, 244.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 7600 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX 7600 is about 8.0% more expensive on MSRP at $269 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 201.5% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 244.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 760 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 760 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 760 is 2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 4,813 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 GTX 760 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	78 FPS	168 FPS
medium	66 FPS	149 FPS
high	53 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	140 FPS
medium	60 FPS	114 FPS
high	42 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	85 FPS
medium	23 FPS	72 FPS
high	15 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	124 FPS	414 FPS
medium	89 FPS	349 FPS
high	66 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	241 FPS
medium	45 FPS	205 FPS
high	32 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	109 FPS
medium	17 FPS	91 FPS
high	13 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	217 FPS	746 FPS
medium	173 FPS	597 FPS
high	144 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	560 FPS
medium	130 FPS	448 FPS
high	108 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	373 FPS
medium	87 FPS	298 FPS
high	72 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	187 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	150 FPS	604 FPS
medium	110 FPS	517 FPS
high	94 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	468 FPS
medium	88 FPS	397 FPS
high	75 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	293 FPS
medium	48 FPS	271 FPS
high	38 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 760 and Radeon RX 7600

GeForce GTX 760

The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.

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 GTX 760 scores 4,813 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 244.5%. The GeForce GTX 760 is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 2.378 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 2655 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score	4,813	16,581+245%
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1152	2048+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.378 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+815%
Boost Clock	1033 MHz	2655 MHz+157%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	96	128+33%
L1 Cache	96 KB	512 KB+433%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 GeForce GTX 760 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce GTX 760 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 GTX 760	Radeon RX 7600
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 760 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 760) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	288 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon RX 7600
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.3	4.6+7%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 760) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 760) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon RX 7600
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 760 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 3% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 760) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	Radeon RX 7600
TDP	170W	165W-3%
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	8-pin
Length	241mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	28.3	100.5+255%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 760 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269. The GeForce GTX 760 costs 7.4% less ($20 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 19.3 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 219.2% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).