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 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 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

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 200W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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

✅3.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 200W vs 160W.
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 18.8% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 22,651), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM and 46 vs 34 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $200 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 26.3% (56.8 vs 44.9), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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 scores 22,651 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 18.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 136 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	22,651	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	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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 50% 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) 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 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) 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	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
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: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) 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	GeForce RTX 4070
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 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	160W-20%	200W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	240mm	304mm
Height	111mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+5%	134.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti came in at $399, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti was 33.4% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 26.5% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP	$399-33%	$599
Performance per Dollar	56.8+27%	44.9
Codename	AD106	AD104
Release	May 18 2023	April 12 2023
Ranking	#59	#32

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