GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon RX 7500

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

✅+943.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 699.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 8.2 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon RX 7500

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,873 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB 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 8.2 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX 7500

2021

Why buy it

✅+943.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 699.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 8.2 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
✅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).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,873 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB 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 8.2 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon RX 7500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 1,873 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 7500 is a 2021 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 2021, 943.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 30.6% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 943.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 699.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 7500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 7500 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 RX 7500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	167 FPS	84 FPS
medium	152 FPS	67 FPS
high	134 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	63 FPS
medium	114 FPS	51 FPS
high	99 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	42 FPS
medium	74 FPS	34 FPS
high	62 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	21 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	392 FPS	84 FPS
medium	334 FPS	67 FPS
high	268 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	63 FPS
medium	209 FPS	51 FPS
high	169 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	42 FPS
medium	98 FPS	34 FPS
high	82 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	21 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	812 FPS	84 FPS
medium	642 FPS	67 FPS
high	551 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	63 FPS
medium	443 FPS	51 FPS
high	379 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	42 FPS
medium	297 FPS	34 FPS
high	234 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	21 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	746 FPS	84 FPS
medium	613 FPS	67 FPS
high	536 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	63 FPS
medium	486 FPS	51 FPS
high	421 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	42 FPS
medium	308 FPS	34 FPS
high	285 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	21 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 7500

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 7500

The Radeon RX 7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,873 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 7500's 1,873 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 943.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7500 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 7500). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7500). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2450 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 36 (Radeon RX 7500) with 96 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7500
G3D Mark Score	19,548+944%	1,873
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072+33%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+34%	11.29 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2450 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	144+50%
L1 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+700%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	36+50%

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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 7500 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 7500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7500
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 7500 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 216 GB/s (Radeon RX 7500) — a 25.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 7500) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+26%	216 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+33%	96-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+700%	3 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 7500's 175W — a 41.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon RX 7500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 7500
TDP	115W-34%	175W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+1489%	10.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7500 launched at $229. The Radeon RX 7500 costs 23.4% less ($70 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8.2 (Radeon RX 7500) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 697.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).