GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon RX 6500

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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Radeon RX 6500

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+156.9%

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 RX 6500

4 GB 75

7,610

0.0%

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

Radeon RX 5300M

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

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.

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

✅+156.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 71% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (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

❌53.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 75W.
❌39.5% longer card at 240mm vs 172mm.

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 115W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 172mm instead of 240mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,610 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌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 38.2 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅+156.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 71% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (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 $100 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 115W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 172mm instead of 240mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌53.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 75W.
❌39.5% longer card at 240mm vs 172mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,610 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌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 38.2 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon RX 6500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 7,610 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 6500 is a 0 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 0, 156.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 50.3% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 156.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 71%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 6500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6500 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 $199 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 RX 6500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	167 FPS	78 FPS
medium	152 FPS	68 FPS
high	134 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	71 FPS
medium	114 FPS	60 FPS
high	99 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	25 FPS
medium	74 FPS	24 FPS
high	62 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	392 FPS	106 FPS
medium	334 FPS	73 FPS
high	268 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	72 FPS
medium	209 FPS	44 FPS
high	169 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	34 FPS
medium	98 FPS	23 FPS
high	82 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	812 FPS	299 FPS
medium	642 FPS	258 FPS
high	551 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	160 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	221 FPS
medium	443 FPS	198 FPS
high	379 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	135 FPS
medium	297 FPS	117 FPS
high	234 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	53 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	746 FPS	131 FPS
medium	613 FPS	107 FPS
high	536 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	99 FPS
medium	486 FPS	82 FPS
high	421 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	58 FPS
medium	308 FPS	47 FPS
high	285 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	29 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 6500

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 6500

The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 6500's 7,610 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 156.9%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score	19,548+157%	7,610

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 6500 relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.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 6500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6500
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 6500 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 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500) — a 88.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+89%	144 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6500
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 None (Radeon RX 6500). 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 (Radeon RX 6500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6500
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 42.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 172mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6500
TDP	115W	75W-35%
Recommended PSU	550W	400W-27%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	240mm	172mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-14%	85°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+67%	101.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199. The Radeon RX 6500 costs 33.4% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 38.2 (Radeon RX 6500) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 71.2% better value.