GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 477.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+477.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-477.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $380 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 128% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+128%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 Vega M GL / 870
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 Vega M GL / 870
The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 3,922 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 477.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1011 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,651+478% | 3,922 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Vega |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+240% | 1280 |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+151% | 1011 MHz |
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 Vega M GL / 870 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 Vega M GL / 870 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega M GL / 870 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — a 60.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 1024-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s+61% | 179.2 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 1024-bit+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 84.4% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 65W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 240mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 141.6+135% | 60.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 costs 60.5% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 128.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $150-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $150-61% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6+128% | 26.1 |
| Codename | AD106 | Vega Kaby Lake-G |
| Release | May 18 2023 | January 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #59 | #427 |
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