GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 4060 is the clear winner, offering 7.0% better value than GeForce RTX 4070.
The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4060, leading by roughly 85% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4060, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $490 EUR cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster, around 85% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060. The GeForce RTX 4070 also has more RT cores (46 vs 24) and more AI cores (184 vs 96), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4060 starts at $500 EUR against $990 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4070. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~7% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $201 EUR above its $299 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $390 EUR above its $600 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 pulls less power (115W vs 200W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4060's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4070's memory is also faster — 504 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 4070?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 better than the GeForce RTX 4060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the GeForce RTX 4070?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 worth the extra $490 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4060?
Does the GeForce RTX 4070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4070 or the GeForce RTX 4060?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96 | 184✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,830 MHz | 1,920 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,460 MHz | 2,475 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 17 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 504 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 200 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Apr 2023 |
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