GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Vega 10

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

✅685.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2053.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 3.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $499 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).

Trade-offs

❌1050% higher power demand at 115W vs 10W.

Radeon Vega 10

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 10W instead of 115W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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66.9% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon Vega 10

2019

Why buy it

✅685.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2053.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 3.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $499 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).

Why buy it

✅Draws 10W instead of 115W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1050% higher power demand at 115W vs 10W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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66.9% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon Vega 10?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 685.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 1,515 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Vega 10 is a 2019 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 2019, 1190.3% 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $200 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 685.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1190.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2053.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Vega 10 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Vega 10 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $499 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 Vega 10 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 10
1080p
low	167 FPS	34 FPS
medium	152 FPS	24 FPS
high	134 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	28 FPS
medium	114 FPS	17 FPS
high	99 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	10 FPS
medium	74 FPS	6 FPS
high	62 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 10
1080p
low	392 FPS	68 FPS
medium	334 FPS	48 FPS
high	268 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	50 FPS
medium	209 FPS	28 FPS
high	169 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	23 FPS
medium	98 FPS	15 FPS
high	82 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 10
1080p
low	812 FPS	68 FPS
medium	642 FPS	55 FPS
high	551 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	51 FPS
medium	443 FPS	41 FPS
high	379 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	34 FPS
medium	297 FPS	27 FPS
high	234 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	17 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 10
1080p
low	746 FPS	68 FPS
medium	613 FPS	55 FPS
high	536 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	51 FPS
medium	486 FPS	41 FPS
high	421 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	34 FPS
medium	308 FPS	27 FPS
high	285 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	17 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon Vega 10

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 Vega 10

The Radeon Vega 10 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1301 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,515 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Vega 10's 1,515 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1190.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Vega 10 uses GCN 5.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 640 (Radeon Vega 10). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.665 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 10). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1301 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 10
G3D Mark Score	19,548+1190%	1,515
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 5.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3072+380%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+808%	1.665 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+89%	1301 MHz
ROPs	48+500%	8
TMUs	96+140%	40

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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 Vega 10 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 Vega 10 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 10
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 Vega 10 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 10
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon Vega 10's 10W — a 168% difference. The Radeon Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 10). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 10
TDP	115W	10W-91%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+12%	151.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon Vega 10 launched at $499. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 40.1% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3.0 (Radeon Vega 10) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 2080% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).