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

✅+195.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 269.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,658 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅+195.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 269.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,658 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Radeon RX 780?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 7,658 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 780 is a 2024 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 195.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 about $100 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 195.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 269.9%. Radeon RX 780 is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 780 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 780 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 and staying closer to $499 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 195.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 269.9%.

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 780 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	177 FPS	159 FPS
medium	162 FPS	148 FPS
high	142 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	138 FPS
medium	118 FPS	118 FPS
high	101 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	66 FPS
medium	79 FPS	57 FPS
high	66 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	41 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	425 FPS	345 FPS
medium	359 FPS	276 FPS
high	292 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	258 FPS
medium	229 FPS	207 FPS
high	186 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	163 FPS
medium	95 FPS	133 FPS
high	77 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	855 FPS	345 FPS
medium	693 FPS	276 FPS
high	609 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	258 FPS
medium	527 FPS	207 FPS
high	452 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	172 FPS
medium	355 FPS	138 FPS
high	308 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	86 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	775 FPS	345 FPS
medium	639 FPS	276 FPS
high	558 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	258 FPS
medium	503 FPS	207 FPS
high	435 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	163 FPS
medium	322 FPS	138 FPS
high	298 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	86 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 780

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 780

The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon RX 780's 7,658 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 195.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 780 uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 780). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 60 (Radeon RX 780) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
G3D Mark Score	22,651+196%	7,658
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352+13%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+63%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+9%	2335 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	136	240+76%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+473%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	60+76%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 780 relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.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 780 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 780 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100% 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 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 780's 180W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon RX 780). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
TDP	160W-11%	180W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+233%	42.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 780 launched at $499. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 20% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 15.3 (Radeon RX 780) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 271.2% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).