GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon VII

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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Radeon VII

2019Core: 1400 MHzBoost: 1750 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon VII Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+19.9%

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 VII

16 GB 295

16,308

0.0%

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon VII FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon VII: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅+19.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 180.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon VII across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅2.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,308 vs 19,548).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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133.8% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon VII is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 4060 instead at 19,548 vs 16,308, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon VII has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 7nm, 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $400 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 180.2% (65.4 vs 23.3), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Radeon VII still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon VII Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 VII

The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon VII's 16,308 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 19.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3,840 (Radeon VII). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon VII
G3D Mark Score	19,548+20%	16,308
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 5.1
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072	3840+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+12%	13.44 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+41%	1750 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	240+150%
L1 Cache	3 MB+219%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon VII does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon VII leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon VII
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon VII carries 16 GB. Radeon VII gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) — a 276.5% advantage for the Radeon VII. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 4096-bit on the Radeon VII. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Radeon VII) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon VII
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	1024 GB/s+276%
Bus Width	128-bit	4096-bit+3100%
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.1 (Radeon VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon VII
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon VII
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 7.2
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 VII's 295W — a 87.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 750W (Radeon VII). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 89°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon VII
TDP	115W-61%	295W
Recommended PSU	550W-27%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	240mm	280mm
Height	111mm	125mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-18%	89°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+207%	55.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the Radeon VII launched at $699. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 57.2% cheaper ($400 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 23.3 (Radeon VII) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 180.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon VII
MSRP	$299-57%	$699
Performance per Dollar	65.4+181%	23.3
Codename	AD107	Vega 20
Release	May 18 2023	February 7 2019
Ranking	#84	#125

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