Radeon RX 570X vs GeForce RTX 4060

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

111%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

107%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

105%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

105%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

105%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

104%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

103%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

103%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

101%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

100%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

98%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

98%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

98%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

96%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

95%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

94%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

94%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

92%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

92%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

92%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

91%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

91%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

91%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 916.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 570X.

Insight	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce RTX 4060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-916.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+916.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ 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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $169), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 474.6% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 570X.

Insight	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce RTX 4060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+474.6%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($169)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon RX 570X Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 570X and GeForce RTX 4060

Radeon RX 570X

The Radeon RX 570X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,923 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 570X scores 1,923 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 916.5%. The Radeon RX 570X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570X) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1244 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	1,923	19,548+917%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	14 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2048	3072+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.095 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+197%
Boost Clock	1244 MHz	2460 MHz+98%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	128+33%	96
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%
L2 Cache	2 MB	24 MB+1100%

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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 RX 570X lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 570X) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	272 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	24 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12_0	12 Ultimate
Max Displays	5+25%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570X) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 5th gen.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 570X draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 4.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 570X) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	120W	115W-4%
Recommended PSU	450W-18%	550W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	241mm	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	73°C
Perf/Watt	16.0	170.0+963%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 570X launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $169, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The Radeon RX 570X costs 43.5% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.4 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 473.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).