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

2023

Why buy it

✅+131.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 77.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $229 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

❌130% higher power demand at 115W vs 50W.
❌42.9% longer card at 240mm vs 168mm.

Radeon PRO W6400

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 240mm, a 72mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,428 vs 19,548).
❌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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.8 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon PRO W6400

2022

Why buy it

✅+131.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 77.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $229 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 $70 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 240mm, a 72mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌130% higher power demand at 115W vs 50W.
❌42.9% longer card at 240mm vs 168mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,428 vs 19,548).
❌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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.8 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon PRO W6400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 8,428 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon PRO W6400 is a 2022 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 131.9% 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 30.6% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 131.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 77.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon PRO W6400 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6400 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $229 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon PRO W6400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	167 FPS	107 FPS
medium	152 FPS	95 FPS
high	134 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	95 FPS
medium	114 FPS	80 FPS
high	99 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	45 FPS
medium	74 FPS	42 FPS
high	62 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	392 FPS	165 FPS
medium	334 FPS	130 FPS
high	268 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	108 FPS
medium	209 FPS	85 FPS
high	169 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	56 FPS
medium	98 FPS	44 FPS
high	82 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	22 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	812 FPS	333 FPS
medium	642 FPS	292 FPS
high	551 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	235 FPS
medium	443 FPS	211 FPS
high	379 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	123 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	137 FPS
medium	297 FPS	124 FPS
high	234 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	56 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	746 FPS	285 FPS
medium	613 FPS	206 FPS
high	536 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	210 FPS
medium	486 FPS	149 FPS
high	421 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	105 FPS
medium	308 FPS	76 FPS
high	285 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	51 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon PRO W6400

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 PRO W6400

The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon PRO W6400's 8,428 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 131.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon PRO W6400 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6400). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2331 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (Radeon PRO W6400) with 96 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon PRO W6400
G3D Mark Score	19,548+132%	8,428
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	3072+300%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+322%	3.58 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+6%	2331 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	96+100%	48
L1 Cache	3 MB+1100%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24+100%	12

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 PRO W6400 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W6400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon PRO W6400
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6400 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6400) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon PRO W6400
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon PRO W6400
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon PRO W6400
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon PRO W6400's 50W — a 78.8% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon PRO W6400
TDP	115W	50W-57%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	168mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	73°C	70°C-4%
Perf/Watt	170.0	168.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6400 launched at $229. The Radeon PRO W6400 costs 23.4% less ($70 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 36.8 (Radeon PRO W6400) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 77.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).