Radeon VII vs GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon VII
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 19.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon VII offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-19.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+19.9%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $300 for the Radeon VII, it costs 0% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 20.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅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 VII and GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon VII
The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.
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 VII scores 16,308 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 19.9%. The Radeon VII is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon VII) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1750 MHz vs 2460 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,308 | 19,548+20% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+25% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.44 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+12% |
| Boost Clock | 1750 MHz | 2460 MHz+41% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+150% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 3 MB+219% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB+500% |
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 VII lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon VII | 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 VII comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The Radeon VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 276.5% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon VII) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+276% | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+3100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon VII) 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 VII | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon VII draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 87.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon VII) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 89°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W | 115W-61% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 550W-27% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 280mm | 240mm |
| Height | 125mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 89°C | 73°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 55.3 | 170.0+207% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon VII launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 0.3% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (Radeon VII) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 20.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $299-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $299 |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.4 | 65.4+20% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | AD107 |
| Release | February 7 2019 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #125 | #84 |
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