GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon 860M

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 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅397.8% more average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.

Radeon 860M

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Radeon 860M

2025

Why buy it

✅397.8% more average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Radeon 860M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti averages 397.8% more FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 4,838 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon 860M is a 2025 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 368.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 397.8% more estimated average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data and 368.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon 860M is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 160W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon 860M make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon 860M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 160W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 Ti currently gives you 368.2% higher G3D Mark and 397.8% more estimated average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon 860M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 860M
1080p
low	177 FPS	46 FPS
medium	162 FPS	30 FPS
high	142 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	35 FPS
medium	118 FPS	20 FPS
high	101 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	12 FPS
medium	79 FPS	8 FPS
high	66 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	4 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 860M
1080p
low	425 FPS	97 FPS
medium	359 FPS	63 FPS
high	292 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	30 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	63 FPS
medium	229 FPS	32 FPS
high	186 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	18 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	25 FPS
medium	95 FPS	14 FPS
high	77 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 860M
1080p
low	855 FPS	218 FPS
medium	693 FPS	174 FPS
high	609 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	163 FPS
medium	527 FPS	131 FPS
high	452 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	109 FPS
medium	355 FPS	87 FPS
high	308 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	54 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 860M
1080p
low	775 FPS	182 FPS
medium	639 FPS	145 FPS
high	558 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	121 FPS
medium	503 FPS	99 FPS
high	435 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	72 FPS
medium	322 FPS	59 FPS
high	298 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Radeon 860M

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.

Radeon 860M

The Radeon 860M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Marchar 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 3000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,838 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon 860M's 4,838 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 368.2%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 860M uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 512 (Radeon 860M). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 3.072 TFLOPS (Radeon 860M). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 3000 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8 (Radeon 860M) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 860M
G3D Mark Score	22,651+368%	4,838
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4352+750%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+618%	3.072 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	3000 MHz+18%
ROPs	48+500%	8
TMUs	136+325%	32
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+7067%	0.06 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+3100%	1 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34+325%	8

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon 860M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 860M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 860M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
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 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 860M has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1 MB (Radeon 860M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 860M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	32 MB+3100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon 860M's 15W — a 165.7% difference. The Radeon 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon 860M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 860M
TDP	160W	15W-91%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	141.6	322.5+128%