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 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅13.7% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 18,920).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 49.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

✅+8.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

✅13.7% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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

✅+8.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 18,920).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 49.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon RX 6700?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 13.7% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data, 8.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, 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 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $379 MSRP, and you are getting 13.7% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (17,400 vs 18,920). Radeon RX 6700 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 4060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 6700 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 6700 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6700 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $379 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	177 FPS	168 FPS
medium	162 FPS	150 FPS
high	142 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	140 FPS
medium	118 FPS	113 FPS
high	101 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	86 FPS
medium	79 FPS	73 FPS
high	66 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	416 FPS	432 FPS
medium	348 FPS	357 FPS
high	282 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	238 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	271 FPS
medium	226 FPS	223 FPS
high	188 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	126 FPS
medium	97 FPS	107 FPS
high	82 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	66 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	783 FPS	844 FPS
medium	626 FPS	681 FPS
high	522 FPS	568 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	426 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	639 FPS
medium	470 FPS	511 FPS
high	392 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	319 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	426 FPS
medium	313 FPS	341 FPS
high	261 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	213 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	775 FPS	679 FPS
medium	626 FPS	564 FPS
high	522 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	528 FPS
medium	470 FPS	440 FPS
high	392 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	301 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	313 FPS
medium	313 FPS	277 FPS
high	261 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	206 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and Radeon RX 6700

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Radeon RX 6700

The Radeon RX 6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,920 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon RX 6700's 18,920 — the Radeon RX 6700 leads by 8.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6700 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2450 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700
G3D Mark Score	17,400	18,920+9%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+89%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+95%	11.29 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+3%	2450 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	144+6%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+760%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+967%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	36+6%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 6700 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 4060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700
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 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700 has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700 offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700) — a 25% advantage for the Radeon RX 6700. Bus width: 128-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	10 GB+25%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	320 GB/s+25%
Bus Width	128-bit	160-bit+25%
L2 Cache	32 MB+967%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs VCE (Radeon RX 6700). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCE
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	UVD
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 6700's 175W — a 9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 550W (Radeon RX 6700). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.