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 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅16.0% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅53.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 120).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 69.7 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌37.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 145W.
❌26.1% longer card at 304mm vs 241mm.

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 55.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 145W instead of 200W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 304mm, a 63mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (120 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

Why buy it

✅16.0% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅53.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 120).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 55.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 145W instead of 200W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 304mm, a 63mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 69.7 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌37.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 145W.
❌26.1% longer card at 304mm vs 241mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (120 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than GeForce RTX 5060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 16.0% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data, 29.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, 184 vs 120 Tensor cores, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 29.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen. 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 4070 is about 100.3% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 16.0% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 29.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 5060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4070 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 5060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 5060 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (145W vs 200W), and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 currently gives you 29.2% higher G3D Mark and 16.0% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 5060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 4070 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5060
1080p
low	183 FPS	176 FPS
medium	167 FPS	161 FPS
high	151 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	141 FPS
medium	124 FPS	117 FPS
high	110 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	78 FPS	78 FPS
high	65 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5060
1080p
low	544 FPS	378 FPS
medium	454 FPS	322 FPS
high	353 FPS	256 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	205 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	237 FPS
medium	288 FPS	206 FPS
high	235 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	117 FPS
medium	144 FPS	97 FPS
high	125 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	62 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5060
1080p
low	884 FPS	835 FPS
medium	713 FPS	676 FPS
high	643 FPS	594 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	639 FPS
medium	549 FPS	516 FPS
high	483 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	352 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	422 FPS
medium	373 FPS	339 FPS
high	326 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	234 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5060
1080p
low	751 FPS	743 FPS
medium	612 FPS	608 FPS
high	536 FPS	532 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	600 FPS
medium	500 FPS	490 FPS
high	433 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	352 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	362 FPS
medium	324 FPS	310 FPS
high	301 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	234 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX 5060

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

GeForce RTX 5060

The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the GeForce RTX 5060's 20,836 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 29.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5060 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2497 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 5060) with 184 Tensor cores vs 120.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5060
G3D Mark Score	26,919+29%	20,836
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888+53%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+52%	19.18 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2497 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	184+53%	120
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+53%	3.8 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+13%	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+53%	30
Tensor Cores	184+53%	120

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5060 is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4070 tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5060 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5060
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+13%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+13%	32 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 6th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5060
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 9th gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 6th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 5060's 145W — a 31.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 241mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5060
TDP	200W	145W-28%
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	304mm	241mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	65°C-19%
Perf/Watt	134.6	143.7+7%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5060 launched at $299. The GeForce RTX 5060 costs 50.1% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 69.7 (GeForce RTX 5060) — the GeForce RTX 5060 offers 55.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).