GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Pro W6900X
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 W6900X
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon Pro W6900X?
The comparison between the Radeon Pro W6900X and the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB highlights the difference between an enterprise-class workstation GPU and a high-performance modern desktop card. The Radeon Pro W6900X is a professional flagship for the Mac Pro featuring 32GB of GDDR6 VRAM and the RDNA 2 architecture. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is a 2023 powerhouse focusing on incredible efficiency and gaming features.\n\nIn raw professional specifications, the Radeon Pro W6900X is significantly superior, offering double the VRAM capacity and a much wider 256-bit memory bus for massive dataset rendering and cinematic video work. However, in gaming and raw rasterization, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB remains extremely competitive due to its much newer architecture and AI-driven features like DLSS 3. The GeForce card is vastly more power-efficient and offers more stable results in modern Ray Tracing software, which can be a bottleneck for the older RDNA 2 professional card.\n\nUltimately, the Radeon Pro W6900X is the definitive choice for professionals working in the Mac Pro ecosystem who require massive buffers for 8K video and ultra-high-resolution rendering. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the vastly superior choice for general content creation and high-performance gaming, providing a level of speed and modern feature support that the older enterprise card cannot match at its price point.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W6900X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+12.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| 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 $5,000 for the Radeon Pro W6900X, it costs 94% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1777.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1777.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($299) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,000) |
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 W6900X
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 W6900X
The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 17,413 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 12.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2150 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 80 (Radeon Pro W6900X) with 96 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+12% | 17,413 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 5120+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS | 22.02 TFLOPS+46% |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+14% | 2150 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 128+167% |
| TMUs | 96 | 320+233% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+500% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 80+233% |
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 W6900X 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 W6900X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6900X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 300% 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 W6900X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| 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 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 3.0 |
| 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 W6900X's 300W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-62% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-9% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+193% | 58.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000 and now averages $5000. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 94% less ($4701 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3.5 (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1768.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-95% | $6000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299-94% | $5000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+1769% | 3.5 |
| Codename | AD107 | Navi 21 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #84 | #101 |
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