RADEON 9000 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
RADEON 9000
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The RADEON 9000 is positioned at rank #742 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 452920% higher G3D Mark score and 6300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9000.
| Insight | RADEON 9000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-452920%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+452920%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $380 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 23743.2% better value per dollar than the RADEON 9000.
| Insight | RADEON 9000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+23743.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9000 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
RADEON 9000
The RADEON 9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9000 scores 5 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 452920%. The RADEON 9000 is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (RADEON 9000) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.939 TFLOPS (RADEON 9000) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (RADEON 9000) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 136.
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5 | 22,651+452920% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 4352+325% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.939 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+271% |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+14% | 2535 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 64 | 136+113% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4.3 MB+1620% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+1500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 34+113% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 9000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9000 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 6300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RADEON 9000) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 8 GB+6300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9000 draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 165.7% difference. The RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9000) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin.
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-91% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 141.6+47100% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9000 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The RADEON 9000 costs 94.7% less ($360 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (RADEON 9000) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 19766.7% better value. The RADEON 9000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-88% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-95% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 59.6+19767% |
| Codename | Strix Point | AD106 |
| Release | July 15 2024 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #312 | #59 |
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