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

✅20.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $176 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 42.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 160W instead of 220W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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44.1% HIGHER MSRP
$575 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 42.5 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($575 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌37.5% higher power demand at 220W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅20.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $176 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 42.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 160W instead of 220W, a 60W reduction.

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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44.1% HIGHER MSRP
$575 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 42.5 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($575 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌37.5% higher power demand at 220W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Radeon RX 9070 GRE?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 20.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 7.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), and a 4nm process instead of 5nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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 $176 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $575 MSRP, and you are getting 20.3% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (22,651 vs 24,418). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 33.7%. Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 9070 GRE make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 9070 GRE is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $575 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 a lower G3D Mark (22,651 vs 24,418) and 20.3% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 33.7%.

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 9070 GRE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	177 FPS	179 FPS
medium	162 FPS	162 FPS
high	142 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	148 FPS
medium	118 FPS	123 FPS
high	101 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	90 FPS
medium	79 FPS	76 FPS
high	66 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	54 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	425 FPS	476 FPS
medium	359 FPS	399 FPS
high	292 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	232 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	299 FPS
medium	229 FPS	245 FPS
high	186 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	132 FPS
medium	95 FPS	110 FPS
high	77 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	855 FPS	892 FPS
medium	693 FPS	723 FPS
high	609 FPS	627 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	539 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	690 FPS
medium	527 FPS	554 FPS
high	452 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	479 FPS
medium	355 FPS	384 FPS
high	308 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	257 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	775 FPS	812 FPS
medium	639 FPS	705 FPS
high	558 FPS	636 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	549 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	644 FPS
medium	503 FPS	560 FPS
high	435 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	412 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	430 FPS
medium	322 FPS	382 FPS
high	298 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	275 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 9070 GRE

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 9070 GRE

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 8 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1420 MHz to 2790 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,418 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 24,418 — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads by 7.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 3,072 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 34.28 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2790 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 48 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) with 136 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
G3D Mark Score	22,651	24,418+8%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4352+42%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	34.28 TFLOPS+55%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2790 MHz+10%
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	136	192+41%
L2 Cache	32 MB+300%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	48+41%
Tensor Cores	136+42%	96

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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 9070 GRE relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. 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 9070 GRE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation+67%	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
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 9070 GRE has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	432 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	32 MB+300%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). 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 9070 GRE
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 220W — a 31.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
TDP	160W-27%	220W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	240mm	280mm
Height	111mm	127mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80
Perf/Watt	141.6+28%	111.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE launched at $575. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 30.6% less ($176 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 42.5 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 33.6% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).