GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs 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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7700 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7700 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 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 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7700 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $380 (vs $380), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0% better value per dollar than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Radeon RX 7700 XT
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 and the Radeon RX 7700 XT reaches 22,654 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7700 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 3,456 (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 35.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2544 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 54 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) with 136 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,651 | 22,654 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+26% | 3456 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS | 35.17 TFLOPS+59% |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz | 2544 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 136 | 216+59% |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB+473% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+1500% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 54+59% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 7700 XT utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7700 XT offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700 XT) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 432 GB/s+50% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+1500% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 7700 XT's 245W — a 42% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 700W (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 55°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-35% | 245W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-21% | 700W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 55°C-21% |
| Perf/Watt | 141.6+53% | 92.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT launched at $449 and now averages $380. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 59.6 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) — the Radeon RX 7700 XT offers 0% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-11% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6 | 59.6 |
| Codename | AD106 | Navi 32 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | August 25 2023 |
| Ranking | #59 | #58 |
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