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

✅+452.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 52.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 37.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $110 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.
❌41.2% longer card at 240mm vs 170mm.

Radeon RX 460

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $289 less on MSRP ($110 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.
✅Measures 170mm instead of 240mm, a 70mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,099 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 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: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 37.3 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($110 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Radeon RX 460

2016

Why buy it

✅+452.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 52.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 37.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $110 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $289 less on MSRP ($110 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.
✅Measures 170mm instead of 240mm, a 70mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.
❌41.2% longer card at 240mm vs 170mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,099 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 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: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 37.3 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($110 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Radeon RX 460?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 4,099 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 460 is a 2016 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 2016, 452.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 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 262.7% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $110 MSRP, and you are getting 452.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 460 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 460 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 460 is 2016 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 4,099 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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 460 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 460
1080p
low	177 FPS	41 FPS
medium	162 FPS	26 FPS
high	142 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	28 FPS
medium	118 FPS	17 FPS
high	101 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	10 FPS
medium	79 FPS	7 FPS
high	66 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 460
1080p
low	433 FPS	79 FPS
medium	363 FPS	51 FPS
high	294 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	37 FPS
medium	238 FPS	27 FPS
high	194 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	10 FPS
medium	102 FPS	8 FPS
high	84 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	4 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 460
1080p
low	855 FPS	184 FPS
medium	693 FPS	148 FPS
high	609 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	138 FPS
medium	527 FPS	111 FPS
high	452 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	92 FPS
medium	355 FPS	74 FPS
high	308 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	46 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 460
1080p
low	775 FPS	139 FPS
medium	639 FPS	110 FPS
high	558 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	101 FPS
medium	503 FPS	82 FPS
high	435 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	58 FPS
medium	322 FPS	45 FPS
high	298 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Radeon RX 460

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 RX 460

The Radeon RX 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1090 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,099 points. Launch price was $86.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon RX 460's 4,099 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 452.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 460 uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 896 (Radeon RX 460). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 460
G3D Mark Score	22,651+453%	4,099
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4352+386%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+926%	2.15 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+111%	1200 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	136+143%	56
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+1855%	0.22 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+3100%	1 MB

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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 RX 460 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 RX 460 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 460
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 RX 460 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460) — a 157.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 460) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 460
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+157%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-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 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 460). Vulkan: 1.3 vs Supported. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 460
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (FL 12_0)
Vulkan	1.3	Supported
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 460).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 460
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCE 3.4
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 460's 75W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon RX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon RX 460). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 240mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 460
TDP	160W	75W-53%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	240mm	170mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	141.6+159%	54.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 460 launched at $110. The Radeon RX 460 costs 72.4% less ($289 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 37.3 (Radeon RX 460) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 52.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).