GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Pro W5700X
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 W5700X
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon Pro W5700X?
Comparing the enthusiast GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB to the professional Radeon Pro W5700X reveals the gap between modern value and specialized workstation muscle. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB generally holds a solid 40-50% lead in raw rendering benchmarks, representing a more modern AI-driven platform that masters 1440p Ultra gaming and creative tasks with superior energy efficiency.
Technically, both cards feature impressive 16GB VRAM buffers, but the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB wins on absolute architectural efficiency, featuring next-gen specialized cores for Path Tracing and DLSS 3. The Radeon Pro W5700X remains a robust professional engine for workstation users—particularly in the Mac ecosystem—but it lacks the core muscle and modern specialized features for uncompromised interactive performance. Moving to a 40-series Ada engine is a transformative upgrade for enthusiasts seeking world-class speed in 2026.
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the undisputed winner in absolute rendering performance and AI-driven feature support. it is a world-class engine for high-fidelity 1440p gaming. The Radeon Pro W5700X is the winner for professional designers who priority workstation-grade stability and certified drivers for specific creative workflows. however, for any user seeking the most immersion and raw speed, the 40-series NVIDIA card is the clear and superior winner.
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W5700X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | RDNA 1.0 (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (305mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $999 for the Radeon Pro W5700X, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 271.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+271.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($299) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999) |
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 W5700X
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 W5700X
The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 17,591 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 11.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2040 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+11% | 17,591 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+33% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+61% | 9.4 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+21% | 2040 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 144+50% |
| 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 W5700X 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 W5700X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W5700X has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+500% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | HEVC,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 56.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-44% | 205W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 305mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-14% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+98% | 85.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999 and now averages $999. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 70.1% less ($700 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 271.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-70% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299-70% | $999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+272% | 17.6 |
| Codename | AD107 | Navi 10 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | December 11 2019 |
| Ranking | #84 | #130 |
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