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

✅+179.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 67.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 39.1 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $179 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

❌35.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 85W.
❌23900% longer card at 240mm vs 1mm.

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 85W instead of 115W, a 30W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 240mm, a 239mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,000 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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.1 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅+179.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 67.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 39.1 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $179 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 $120 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 85W instead of 115W, a 30W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 240mm, a 239mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌35.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 85W.
❌23900% longer card at 240mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,000 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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.1 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon RX 470 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 7,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is a 2016 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 2016, 179.3% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 67.0% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $179 MSRP, and you are getting 179.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 470 (móvel) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 470 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is 2016 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 7,000 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 RX 470 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
1080p
low	167 FPS	101 FPS
medium	152 FPS	87 FPS
high	134 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	88 FPS
medium	114 FPS	77 FPS
high	99 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	28 FPS
medium	74 FPS	26 FPS
high	62 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
1080p
low	392 FPS	135 FPS
medium	334 FPS	108 FPS
high	268 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	79 FPS
medium	209 FPS	58 FPS
high	169 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	33 FPS
medium	98 FPS	24 FPS
high	82 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
1080p
low	812 FPS	315 FPS
medium	642 FPS	252 FPS
high	551 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	158 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	236 FPS
medium	443 FPS	189 FPS
high	379 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	158 FPS
medium	297 FPS	126 FPS
high	234 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	79 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
1080p
low	746 FPS	180 FPS
medium	613 FPS	149 FPS
high	536 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	128 FPS
medium	486 FPS	109 FPS
high	421 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	75 FPS
medium	308 FPS	60 FPS
high	285 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

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 RX 470 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1074 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,000 points. Launch price was $549.99.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 470 (móvel)'s 7,000 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 179.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4.399 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1074 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	19,548+179%	7,000
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3072+50%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+243%	4.399 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+129%	1074 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	96	128+33%
L1 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 MB

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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 RX 470 (móvel) 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 RX 470 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
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 RX 470 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) — a 21.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+21%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 470 (móvel)'s 85W — a 30% difference. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
TDP	115W	85W-26%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+106%	82.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) launched at $179. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) costs 40.1% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 39.1 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 67.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).