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 Laptop GPU 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 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU: 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

✅+15.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 48.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 285W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 240), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅9.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅76.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (240 vs 136).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,555 vs 22,651).
❌
0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 48.9 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌78.1% higher power demand at 285W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 9.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 4060 Ti instead at 22,651 vs 19,555, 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 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $400, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 16.1% (56.8 vs 48.9), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,555 points. Launch price was $799.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU's 19,555 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 15.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 60 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) with 136 Tensor cores vs 240.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	22,651+16%	19,555
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4352	7680+76%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	40.09 TFLOPS+82%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2610 MHz+3%
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	136	240+76%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	7.5 MB+74%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	60+76%
Tensor Cores	136	240+76%

✨

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 Laptop GPU
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

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+13%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU). 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 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU's 285W — a 56.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
TDP	160W-44%	285W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+106%	68.6

💰

Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti came in at $399, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU launched at $400. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti was 0.3% cheaper ($1 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 16.2% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
MSRP	$399	$400
Performance per Dollar	56.8+16%	48.9
Codename	AD106	AD104
Release	May 18 2023	January 3 2023
Ranking	#59	#11

Search GeForce RTX 4060 Ti on Amazon

Search GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU on Amazon

Affiliate Disclosure

ChipVERSUS is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through our links. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support our work in providing comprehensive PC building guides and tools.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.