Radeon RX 7700 XT vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Radeon RX 7700 XT
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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 RX 7700 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7700 XT.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7700 XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7700 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $449 for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, it costs 15% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 17.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7700 XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+17.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($380) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($449) |
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 RX 7700 XT and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Radeon RX 7700 XT
The Radeon RX 7700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 25 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1435 MHz to 2544 MHz. It has 3456 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 245W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 54 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,654 points. Launch price was $449.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB 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 165W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,713 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 22,654 and the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB reaches 22,713 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,456 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Raw compute: 35.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Boost clocks: 2544 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 54 RT cores (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 136.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,654 | 22,713 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3456 | 4352+26% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 35.17 TFLOPS+59% | 22.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2544 MHz | 2535 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 216+59% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4.3 MB+473% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+1500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 54+59% | 34 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 7700 XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s+50% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7700 XT draws 245W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 165W — a 39% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2.2 slots. Typical load temperature: 55°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 245W | 165W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 550W-21% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2-9% | 2.2 |
| Temp (Load) | 55°C-15% | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 92.5 | 137.7+49% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7700 XT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB launched at $499 and now averages $449. The Radeon RX 7700 XT costs 15.4% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 50.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — the Radeon RX 7700 XT offers 17.8% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7700 XT | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449-10% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380-15% | $449 |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6+18% | 50.6 |
| Codename | Navi 32 | AD106 |
| Release | August 25 2023 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #58 | #56 |
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