GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon E8870PCIe

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

Popular choices:

VS
AMD

Radeon E8870PCIe

2014Core: 575 MHzBoost: 625 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • 893.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 321.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 13.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $250 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

  • 332.4% higher power demand at 160W vs 37W.

Radeon E8870PCIe

2014

Why buy it

  • Costs $149 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • Draws 37W instead of 160W, a 123W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 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).
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.5 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Radeon E8870PCIe?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti averages 893.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 3,368 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon E8870PCIe is a 2014 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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2014, 572.5% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about 59.6% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and you are getting 893.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 572.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon E8870PCIe really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Radeon E8870PCIe still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon E8870PCIe is 2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 3,368 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon E8870PCIe
1080p
low177 FPS21 FPS
medium162 FPS12 FPS
high142 FPS8 FPS
ultra124 FPS4 FPS
1440p
low143 FPS10 FPS
medium118 FPS5 FPS
high101 FPS3 FPS
ultra93 FPS1 FPS
4K
low93 FPS4 FPS
medium79 FPS2 FPS
high66 FPS1 FPS
ultra59 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon E8870PCIe
1080p
low433 FPS36 FPS
medium363 FPS19 FPS
high294 FPS13 FPS
ultra240 FPS9 FPS
1440p
low278 FPS17 FPS
medium238 FPS9 FPS
high194 FPS6 FPS
ultra161 FPS5 FPS
4K
low123 FPS5 FPS
medium102 FPS3 FPS
high84 FPS2 FPS
ultra65 FPS2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon E8870PCIe
1080p
low855 FPS152 FPS
medium693 FPS121 FPS
high609 FPS93 FPS
ultra510 FPS76 FPS
1440p
low660 FPS114 FPS
medium527 FPS91 FPS
high452 FPS70 FPS
ultra382 FPS57 FPS
4K
low447 FPS76 FPS
medium355 FPS61 FPS
high308 FPS45 FPS
ultra255 FPS31 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon E8870PCIe
1080p
low775 FPS67 FPS
medium639 FPS52 FPS
high558 FPS36 FPS
ultra492 FPS28 FPS
1440p
low613 FPS9 FPS
medium503 FPS7 FPS
high435 FPS6 FPS
ultra378 FPS5 FPS
4K
low375 FPS6 FPS
medium322 FPS4 FPS
high298 FPS4 FPS
ultra255 FPS3 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Radeon E8870PCIe

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon E8870PCIe

The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon E8870PCIe's 3,368 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 572.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon E8870PCIe uses GCN 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 625 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon E8870PCIe
G3D Mark Score
22,651+573%
3,368
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
GCN 1.0
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4352+580%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+2657%
0.8 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2535 MHz+306%
625 MHz
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
136+240%
40
L1 Cache
4.3 MB+2587%
0.16 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+12700%
0.25 MB

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 E8870PCIe 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 E8870PCIe relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon E8870PCIe
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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon E8870PCIe 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon E8870PCIe
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
32 MB+12700%
0.25 MB
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon E8870PCIe's 37W — a 124.9% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon E8870PCIe
TDP
160W
37W-77%
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+56%
91.0
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250. The Radeon E8870PCIe costs 37.3% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 13.5 (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 320.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon E8870PCIe
MSRP
$399
$250-37%
Performance per Dollar
56.8+321%
13.5
Codename
AD106
Venus
Release
May 18 2023
January 25 2014
Ranking
#59
#734