GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon RX 7700S
GeForce RTX 4060
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7700S
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon RX 7700S?
The matchup between the efficient mobile Radeon RX 7700S and the enthusiast desktop GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB highlights the gap between portable innovation and stationary muscle. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB generally holds a lead of 20-30% in raw rendering benchmarks, representing a world-class powerhouse that masters 1440p high-refresh settings with uncompromised fluidity.
Technically, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB wins on absolute memory depth with its 16GB VRAM buffer—double the 8GB found on the mobile RDNA 3 card—along with specialized cores for Path Tracing and DLSS 3 AI features. While the Radeon RX 7700S is a formidable engine for thin-and-light gaming laptops seeking high-end 1080p duty, it lacks the overall throughput and memory headroom found on the desktop Ada Lovelace platform. Moving to a modern desktop powered by the 16GB 40-series card is a transformative upgrade for most enthusiasts.
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the undisputed winner in absolute rendering performance and future-proof immersion. it is a world-class engine for high-fidelity 1440p digital environments. The Radeon RX 7700S remains the winner for modern activists and gamers who priority uncompromised efficiency and RDNA 3 features in high-end notebooks. however, for any user seeking uncompromised memory scale and raw speed, the 16GB desktop card is the superior choice.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7700S.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+25.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-25.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $350 for the Radeon RX 7700S, it costs 15% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 47.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+47.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($299) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 RX 7700S
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 RX 7700S
The Radeon RX 7700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,527 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 15,527 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 25.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7700S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700S). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700S). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2500 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700S) with 96 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+26% | 15,527 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+50% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS | 20.48 TFLOPS+36% |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz | 2500 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 128+33% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+500% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+1100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 32+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 7700S utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.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 RX 7700S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700S) — a 5.9% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 288 GB/s+6% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+1100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7700S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700S). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700S).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 100W — a 14% difference. The Radeon RX 7700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 100W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 240mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+9% | 155.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the Radeon RX 7700S launched at $449 and now averages $350. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 14.6% less ($51 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 44.4 (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 47.3% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-33% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299-15% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+47% | 44.4 |
| Codename | AD107 | Navi 33 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | January 4 2023 |
| Ranking | #84 | #140 |
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