GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon 8060S

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon 8060S

2025Core: 1295 MHzBoost: 2900 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon 8060S Performance Spectrum

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 4070 vs Radeon 8060S FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon 8060S: 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 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • 109.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $201 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
  • Delivers 99.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 22.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $800 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 (12 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

  • 263.6% higher power demand at 200W vs 55W.

Radeon 8060S

2025

Why buy it

  • Draws 55W instead of 200W, a 145W reduction.
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 33.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $800 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 109.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 49.6% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 17,989), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon 8060S has no comparable frame-generation support, and 46 vs 40 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $201 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $800, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 99.9% (44.9 vs 22.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon 8060S Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon 8060S

The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon 8060S's 17,989 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 49.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 8060S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,560 (Radeon 8060S). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 40 (Radeon 8060S) with 184 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon 8060S
G3D Mark Score
26,919+50%
17,989
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 3.5
Process Node
5 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
5888+130%
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+96%
14.85 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz
2900 MHz+17%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
184+15%
160
L2 Cache
36 MB+350%
8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46+15%
40

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon 8060S does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon 8060S leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon 8060S
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 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8060S carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) — a 96.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and System Shared on the Radeon 8060S. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon 8060S
VRAM Capacity
12 GB
none
Memory Type
GDDR6X
LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth
504 GB/s+97%
256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width
192-bit
System Shared
L2 Cache
36 MB+350%
8 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8060S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon 8060S
DirectX
12.2
12.2
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 VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon 8060S
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
VCN 4.5
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
VCN 4.5
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon 8060S's 55W — a 113.7% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Radeon 8060S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon 8060S
TDP
200W
55W-73%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
0mm
Height
137mm
0mm
Slots
3
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
134.6
327.1+143%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Radeon 8060S launched at $800. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 25.1% cheaper ($201 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 99.6% better value. The newer card here is Radeon 8060S (2025 vs 2023).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon 8060S
MSRP
$599-25%
$800
Performance per Dollar
44.9+100%
22.5
Codename
AD104
Strix Halo
Release
April 12 2023
January 6 2025
Ranking
#32
#98

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