GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Pro Vega II
GeForce RTX 4060
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega II
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25.3% 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 Pro Vega II.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+25.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-25.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | GCN 5.1 (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $1,800 for the Radeon Pro Vega II, it costs 83% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 654.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+654.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($299) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) |
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 and Radeon Pro Vega II
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.
Radeon Pro Vega II
The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 15,597 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 25.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro Vega II uses GCN 5.1, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1720 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+25% | 15,597 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 4096+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+7% | 14.09 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+43% | 1720 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 256+167% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+500% | 4 MB |
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 Pro Vega II lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro Vega II relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega II has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) — a 217.6% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 864 GB/s+218% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+500% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | VCE 4.1 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | UVD 7.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 475W — a 122% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-76% | 475W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 240mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-14% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+418% | 32.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199 and now averages $1800. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 83.4% less ($1501 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8.7 (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 651.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-86% | $2199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299-83% | $1800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+652% | 8.7 |
| Codename | AD107 | Vega 20 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | June 3 2019 |
| Ranking | #84 | #138 |
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