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

✅+398.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 150% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $150 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 Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌76.9% higher power demand at 115W vs 65W.

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 115W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,922 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.1 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅+398.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 150% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $150 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 Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 115W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌76.9% higher power demand at 115W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,922 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.1 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 3,922 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is a 2018 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 2018, 398.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, 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 99.3% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 398.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is 2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 3,922 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 Vega M GL / 870 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	167 FPS	76 FPS
medium	152 FPS	65 FPS
high	134 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	68 FPS
medium	114 FPS	58 FPS
high	99 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	24 FPS
medium	74 FPS	23 FPS
high	62 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	392 FPS	110 FPS
medium	334 FPS	76 FPS
high	268 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	75 FPS
medium	209 FPS	45 FPS
high	169 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	24 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 Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	812 FPS	176 FPS
medium	642 FPS	141 FPS
high	551 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	132 FPS
medium	443 FPS	106 FPS
high	379 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	88 FPS
medium	297 FPS	71 FPS
high	234 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	44 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	746 FPS	128 FPS
medium	613 FPS	104 FPS
high	536 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	97 FPS
medium	486 FPS	80 FPS
high	421 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	57 FPS
medium	308 FPS	45 FPS
high	285 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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 Vega M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 3,922 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 398.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
G3D Mark Score	19,548+398%	3,922
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Vega
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3072+140%	1280
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+143%	1011 MHz

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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 Vega M GL / 870 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 Vega M GL / 870 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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 Vega M GL / 870 has 0 MB. 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 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — a 51.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 1024-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+52%	179.2 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	1024-bit+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 55.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
TDP	115W	65W-43%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80
Perf/Watt	170.0+182%	60.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 launched at $150. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 costs 49.8% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 150.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).