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 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 4070 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 4070: 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 Ti 16GB

2023

Why buy it

✅4.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 165W instead of 200W, a 35W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,713 vs 26,919).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅+18.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅35.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 136).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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20% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌21.2% higher power demand at 200W vs 165W.
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 4.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 4070 instead at 26,919 vs 22,713, 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 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 46 vs 34 ray-tracing units. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB makes the most sense to buy today. It is $100 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1.3% (45.5 vs 44.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and strong 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 4070 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 4070 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB 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 165W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,713 points. Launch price was $499.

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB scores 22,713 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 18.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 136 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	22,713	26,919+19%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	5888+35%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+32%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+2%	2475 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	184+35%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	5.8 MB+35%
L2 Cache	32 MB	36 MB+13%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	46+35%
Tensor Cores	136	184+35%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 4070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+33%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	504 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	32 MB	36 MB+13%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 Ti 16GB) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 19.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 304mm, occupying 2.2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	165W-18%	200W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	8-pin
Length	240mm	304mm
Height	111mm	137mm
Slots	2.2-27%	3
Temp (Load)	65°C-19%	80°C
Perf/Watt	137.7+2%	134.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB came in at $499, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB was 16.7% cheaper ($100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 45.5 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers 1.3% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP	$499-17%	$599
Performance per Dollar	45.5+1%	44.9
Codename	AD106	AD104
Release	May 18 2023	April 12 2023
Ranking	#56	#32

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