GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon HD 7790

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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Radeon HD 7790

2013Core: 1000 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon HD 7790 Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+532.6%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

Radeon HD 7790

2 GB 85

3,090

0.0%

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 vs Radeon HD 7790 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 vs Radeon HD 7790: 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

2023

Why buy it

✅394.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 215.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $149 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

❌35.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 85W.
❌31.1% longer card at 240mm vs 183mm.

Radeon HD 7790

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 85W instead of 115W, a 30W reduction.
✅Measures 183mm instead of 240mm, a 57mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 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).
❌2013 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 20.7 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 394.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 532.6% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 3,090), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 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 HD 7790 has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 24 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 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $150 more expensive on MSRP at $299 vs $149, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 215.3% (65.4 vs 20.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon HD 7790 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

Radeon HD 7790

The Radeon HD 7790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 22 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,090 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon HD 7790's 3,090 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 532.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon HD 7790 uses GCN 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 896 (Radeon HD 7790). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7790).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon HD 7790
G3D Mark Score	19,548+533%	3,090
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3072+243%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+743%	1.792 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	96+71%	56
L1 Cache	3 MB+1264%	0.22 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+9500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon HD 7790 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 7790 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon HD 7790
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7790 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 96 GB/s (Radeon HD 7790) — a 183.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 7790. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7790) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon HD 7790
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+183%	96 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+9500%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon HD 7790). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon HD 7790
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 7790). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7790).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon HD 7790
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon HD 7790's 85W — a 30% difference. The Radeon HD 7790 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 400W (Radeon HD 7790). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 183mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon HD 7790
TDP	115W	85W-26%
Recommended PSU	550W	400W-27%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	240mm	183mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C	70-4%
Perf/Watt	170.0+367%	36.4

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the Radeon HD 7790 launched at $149. On MSRP, Radeon HD 7790 was 50.2% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 20.7 (Radeon HD 7790) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 215.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon HD 7790
MSRP	$299	$149-50%
Performance per Dollar	65.4+216%	20.7
Codename	AD107	Bonaire
Release	May 18 2023	March 22 2013
Ranking	#84	#579

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