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

✅+57.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 68.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌51.5% higher power demand at 200W vs 132W.
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

Radeon RX 9060

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 68.8 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 132W instead of 200W, a 68W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,121 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon RX 9060

2025

Why buy it

✅+57.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 68.8 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 132W instead of 200W, a 68W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 68.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌51.5% higher power demand at 200W vs 132W.
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,121 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon RX 9060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 57.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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 57.2% 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 FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. 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 140.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 57.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 9060 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, Radeon RX 9060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon RX 9060 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes. Radeon RX 9060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (132W vs 200W), and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 currently gives you 57.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 9060 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

Radeon RX 9060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9060
1080p
low	183 FPS	213 FPS
medium	167 FPS	194 FPS
high	151 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	179 FPS
medium	124 FPS	146 FPS
high	110 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	97 FPS
medium	78 FPS	82 FPS
high	65 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	57 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9060
1080p
low	544 FPS	413 FPS
medium	454 FPS	344 FPS
high	353 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	245 FPS
medium	288 FPS	201 FPS
high	235 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	100 FPS
medium	144 FPS	80 FPS
high	125 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	47 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9060
1080p
low	884 FPS	770 FPS
medium	713 FPS	616 FPS
high	643 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	578 FPS
medium	549 FPS	462 FPS
high	483 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	289 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	385 FPS
medium	373 FPS	308 FPS
high	326 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	193 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9060
1080p
low	751 FPS	693 FPS
medium	612 FPS	596 FPS
high	536 FPS	509 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	554 FPS
medium	500 FPS	462 FPS
high	433 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	289 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	341 FPS
medium	324 FPS	304 FPS
high	301 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	193 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 9060

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.

Radeon RX 9060

The Radeon RX 9060 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 5 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2990 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,121 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX 9060's 17,121 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 57.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 9060 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 9060). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 21.43 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2990 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 28 (Radeon RX 9060) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9060
G3D Mark Score	26,919+57%	17,121
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5888+229%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+36%	21.43 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2990 MHz+21%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+64%	112
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+64%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 9060 relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 9060 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation+67%	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9060 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 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 9060) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9060
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+75%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9060
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9060
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCN 5.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 5.0
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 RX 9060's 132W — a 41% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 450W (Radeon RX 9060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 240mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9060
TDP	200W	132W-34%
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	304mm	240mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	134.6+4%	129.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9060 launched at $249. The Radeon RX 9060 costs 58.4% less ($350 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 68.8 (Radeon RX 9060) — the Radeon RX 9060 offers 53.2% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).