GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5070 comes out dramatically faster — about 130% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
$444 CAD
Performance
20%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5070
Price
$759 CAD
Performance
46%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+147% Bandwidth (672 GB/s vs 272 GB/s)
+100% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 3,072)
+100% RT Cores (48 vs 24)

GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, around 130% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5070 packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 4060 currently lists from $444 CAD, $315 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 5070 at $759 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 35%. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $145 CAD above its $299 CAD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5070 still sits about $210 CAD above its $549 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 4060 is the gentler choice at 115W versus 250W. The GeForce RTX 5070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 5070 carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4060. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 5070's memory is also faster — 672 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 5070 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4060 (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 5070?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 4060 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5070 better than the GeForce RTX 4060?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, roughly 130% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the GeForce RTX 5070?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 12GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 5070 worth the extra $315 CAD over the GeForce RTX 4060?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 5070 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 5070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 5070
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,0726,144
Ray Tracing Cores2448
Tensor / AI Cores96192

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 5070
Base Clock1,830 MHz2,160 MHz
Boost Clock2,460 MHz2,512 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bus128-bit192-bit
Memory Speed17 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth272 GB/s672 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 5070
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP115 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedJun 2023Mar 2025