GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon RX 9070
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 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 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-12%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+12%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $550 for the Radeon RX 9070, it costs 31% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 29.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+29.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($380) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
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 9070
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 9070
The Radeon RX 9070 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1330 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,380 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon RX 9070's 25,380 — the Radeon RX 9070 leads by 12%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 9070 uses RDNA 4.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 3,584 (Radeon RX 9070). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 36.13 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 56 (Radeon RX 9070) with 136 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,651 | 25,380+12% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+21% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS | 36.13 TFLOPS+64% |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz | 2520 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 128+167% |
| TMUs | 136 | 224+65% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+300% | 8 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 56+65% |
| Tensor Cores | 136+21% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 9070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 9070 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| 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 9070 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 640 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070) — a 122.2% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 640 GB/s+122% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+300% | 8 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 9070). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | Dual Media Engine |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | Dual Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 9070's 220W — a 31.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-27% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 141.6+23% | 115.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the Radeon RX 9070 launched at $549 and now averages $550. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 30.9% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 46.1 (Radeon RX 9070) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 29.3% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-27% | $549 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380-31% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6+29% | 46.1 |
| Codename | AD106 | Navi 48 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | March 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #59 | #39 |
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