GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7700

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7700 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7700: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅12.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 160W instead of 190W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 22,146).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 49.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $449 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7700

2023

Why buy it

✅+27.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌18.8% higher power demand at 190W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 12.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon RX 7700 instead at 22,146 vs 17,400, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 5nm process instead of 6nm and 34 vs 32 ray-tracing units. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon RX 7700 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, Radeon RX 7700 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7700 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 7700

The Radeon RX 7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,146 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon RX 7700's 22,146 — the Radeon RX 7700 leads by 27.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7700 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7700
G3D Mark Score	17,400	22,146+27%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	4352+113%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+8%	20.48 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2600 MHz+3%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136+6%	128
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+760%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34+6%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation, but they get there through different ecosystems. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7700 relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can help smooth out supported games, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 7700 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7700
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7700 carries 16 GB. Radeon RX 7700 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700) — a 143.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and 256-bit on the Radeon RX 7700. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7700
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	624 GB/s+144%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	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 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7700
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 7700's 190W — a 17.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7700
TDP	160W-16%	190W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 8-pin
Length	—	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	108.8	116.6+7%