GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon Pro 450

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon Pro 450

2016Core: 800 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon Pro 450 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon Pro 450 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 Radeon Pro 450: 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

  • 567.4% more average FPS across 50 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 357.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 35W.
  • 23900% longer card at 240mm vs 1mm.

Radeon Pro 450

2016

Why buy it

  • Draws 35W instead of 160W, a 125W reduction.
  • Measures 1mm instead of 240mm, a 239mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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).
  • 2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 567.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 731.8% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 2,723), so the answer here is pretty clean.
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. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon Pro 450 has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 14nm, and 34 vs 0 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon Pro 450 Technical Specifications

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

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 Pro 450

The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon Pro 450's 2,723 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 731.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon Pro 450
G3D Mark Score
22,651+732%
2,723
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
GCN 4.0
Process Node
5 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
4352+580%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+2054%
1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
136+240%
40
L1 Cache
4.3 MB+2587%
0.16 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+3100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon Pro 450 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro 450 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon Pro 450
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 450 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and 64-bit on the Radeon Pro 450. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon Pro 450
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
32 MB+3100%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon Pro 450
DirectX
12.2+2%
12_0
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 450). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon Pro 450
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
VCE 3.4
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
UVD 6.3
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 128.2% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon Pro 450
TDP
160W
35W-78%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
1mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
141.6+82%
77.8
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti came in at $399, while the Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon Pro 450 was 100+% cheaper ($399 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiRadeon Pro 450
MSRP
$399
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
56.8
Infinity
Codename
AD106
Baffin
Release
May 18 2023
October 30 2016
Ranking
#59
#612

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