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

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 58.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 260mm, a 20mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

2025

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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16.7% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 58.3 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 58.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 260mm, a 20mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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16.7% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 58.3 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 19,548 vs 20,352 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), and a 4nm process instead of 5nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $299 MSRP. Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is about 16.7% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 4.1% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $349 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1.

Is GeForce RTX 4060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $299 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1.

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 9060 XT 16 GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
1080p
low	167 FPS	270 FPS
medium	152 FPS	255 FPS
high	134 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	247 FPS
medium	114 FPS	208 FPS
high	99 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	144 FPS
medium	74 FPS	121 FPS
high	62 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
1080p
low	392 FPS	449 FPS
medium	334 FPS	366 FPS
high	268 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	210 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	267 FPS
medium	209 FPS	220 FPS
high	169 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	128 FPS
medium	98 FPS	105 FPS
high	82 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	66 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
1080p
low	812 FPS	916 FPS
medium	642 FPS	733 FPS
high	551 FPS	611 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	458 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	687 FPS
medium	443 FPS	550 FPS
high	379 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	458 FPS
medium	297 FPS	366 FPS
high	234 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	229 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
1080p
low	746 FPS	755 FPS
medium	613 FPS	653 FPS
high	536 FPS	550 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	458 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	592 FPS
medium	486 FPS	516 FPS
high	421 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	366 FPS
medium	308 FPS	328 FPS
high	285 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	229 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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 9060 XT 16 GB

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 3130 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,352 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB reaches 20,352 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 25.64 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 3130 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 32 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) with 96 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
G3D Mark Score	19,548	20,352+4%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3072+50%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	25.64 TFLOPS+70%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	3130 MHz+27%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	128+33%
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	32+33%

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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 9060 XT 16 GB relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. 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 9060 XT 16 GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation+67%	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
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 9060 XT 16 GB has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — a 17.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	320 GB/s+18%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN 5.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 5.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB's 160W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 260mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 78.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
TDP	115W-28%	160W
Recommended PSU	550W	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	240mm	260mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-6%	78
Perf/Watt	170.0+34%	127.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB launched at $349. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 14.3% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 58.3 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 12.2% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).