Radeon AI PRO R9700 vs GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon AI PRO R9700
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon AI PRO R9700
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 46.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (32 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060.
| Insight | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+46.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-46.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $1,450 for the Radeon AI PRO R9700, it costs 79% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 231.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+231.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,450) | ✅More affordable ($299) |
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 AI PRO R9700 and GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon AI PRO R9700
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon AI PRO R9700 scores 28,589 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 leads by 46.3%. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is built on RDNA 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 2920 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 64 RT cores (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 128 Tensor cores vs 96.
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,589+46% | 19,548 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+33% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 47.84 TFLOPS+217% | 15.11 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2920 MHz+19% | 2460 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+167% | 48 |
| TMUs | 256+167% | 96 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB+200% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 64+167% | 24 |
| Tensor Cores | 128+33% | 96 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 AI PRO R9700 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 AI PRO R9700 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: VCN 5.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 5.0 | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 5.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 115W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 73°C-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 95.3 | 170.0+78% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 launched at $1299 MSRP and currently averages $1450, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 79.4% less ($1151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.7 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 232% better value. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1299 | $299-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1450 | $299-79% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.7 | 65.4+232% |
| Codename | Navi 48 | AD107 |
| Release | July 23 2025 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #23 | #84 |
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