GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon R7 A10-7700K

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

2023Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 2500 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon R7 A10-7700K Performance Spectrum

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 R7 A10-7700K 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 R7 A10-7700K: 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

  • 775.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 1187.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $152 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 15% higher power demand at 115W vs 100W.

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

2023

Why buy it

  • Costs $147 less on MSRP ($152 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • Draws 100W instead of 115W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.1 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($152 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 775.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2432.1% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 772), 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 512 MB of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon R7 A10-7700K has no comparable frame-generation support, and a 5nm process instead of 6nm. 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 $147 more expensive on MSRP at $299 vs $152, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1187.2% (65.4 vs 5.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon R7 A10-7700K Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 772 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon R7 A10-7700K's 772 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 2432.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R7 A10-7700K uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (Radeon R7 A10-7700K). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A10-7700K). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2500 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 32 (Radeon R7 A10-7700K) with 96 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon R7 A10-7700K
G3D Mark Score
19,548+2432%
772
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
5 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
3072+50%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS
20.48 TFLOPS+36%
Boost Clock
2460 MHz
2500 MHz+2%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
96
128+33%
L1 Cache
3 MB+500%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+1100%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
24
32+33%

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 R7 A10-7700K 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 R7 A10-7700K leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon R7 A10-7700K
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 R7 A10-7700K carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 128-bit on the Radeon R7 A10-7700K. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2 MB (Radeon R7 A10-7700K) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon R7 A10-7700K
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
272 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+1100%
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon R7 A10-7700K's 100W — a 14% difference. The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A10-7700K). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon R7 A10-7700K
TDP
115W
100W-13%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
73°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+2108%
7.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the Radeon R7 A10-7700K launched at $152. On MSRP, Radeon R7 A10-7700K was 49.2% cheaper ($147 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 5.1 (Radeon R7 A10-7700K) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1182.4% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon R7 A10-7700K
MSRP
$299
$152-49%
Performance per Dollar
65.4+1182%
5.1
Codename
AD107
Navi 33
Release
May 18 2023
January 4 2023
Ranking
#84
#140

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