RTX 4060 Vs RX 6700: [Performance Benchmarks]

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Abde Manaf

At Tech4Gamers, I began as a comparison writer, analyzing GPU and CPU performance. Now, I focus on writing reviews and contributing to the best-ofs section, sharing personal insights after hands-on testing.

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Pros And Cons

Comparison Table

Architectural Differences

1. Architecture: The RTX 4060 showcases the cutting-edge Nvidia’s Ada Lovelace, and the RX 6700 is armed with the formidable AMD’s RDNA 2.0 architecture.
2. Process Node: In the arena of GPU manufacturing technology, the RTX 4060 seizes the advantage with its cutting-edge 5nm process size, surpassing the RX 6700’s 7nm process.
3. Clock Speed: The RX 6700 has a 1941 MHz base clock and a 2174 MHz boost clock, while the RTX 4060 stands with a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2535 MHz.
4. VRAM: Adding to its arsenal, the RX 6700 boasts an abundant 10GB of GDDR6 VRAM, offering a decent upgrade over the RTX 4060’s 8GB GDDR6 VRAM.
5. TDP: Digging into their thermal designs, we observe a noticeable contrast between the two GPUs. The RTX 4060 boasts a higher TDP of 200W, while the RX 6700 takes pride in its more efficient operation, drawing only 175W.
6. Supported Technologies: In the realm of graphics enhancement, the RTX 4060 uses DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), while the RX 6700 incorporates FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution).

In this comparison, we’ll explore the specifications, architectural variations, and performance benchmarks of the two mid-tier graphics cards, Nvidia RTX 4060 vs AMD RX 6700. As gaming fans, we’re excited to see how these GPUs perform and compare in benchmarks to decide which one is better.

RTX 4060 Vs RX 6700: Gaming Benchmarks

It is now time for the exciting showdown between the RTX 4060 and RX 6700. We’ll discuss their capabilities by testing their limits and analyzing their performance across taxing games at 1080p resolution.

Testing Rig

• CPU: Intel Core i7-13700k
• Motherboard: MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX Motherboard
• CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Elite
• RAM: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5-6600
• Power Supply: DeepCool PX1000P 80 PLUS Platinum
• Storage Drive: XPG Gammix S50 Lite

Diablo IV

• While playing Diablo IV, we saw that the RX 6700 maintains a slight 2.1% lead in average FPS performance, achieving 139 FPS compared to the RTX 4060’s 136 FPS.
• The RTX 4060 impressively outperforms the RX 6700 with a significant 60.1% difference in 1% low performance, achieving 93 FPS compared to the RX 6700’s 50 FPS.

The Last Of Us Part 1

• During The Last of Us Part I, the RX 6700 surpasses the RTX 4060 with a 5% lead in average performance, offering 61 FPS against 58 FPS.
• Demonstrating an 8.16% difference, the RTX 4060 delivers a competitive 1% low performance at 47 FPS, while the RX 6700 shows a slightly better performance at 51 FPS.

Hogwarts Legacy

• The RX 6700 excels with a 5.2% advantage in average FPS performance, outmatching the RTX 4060 by delivering 78 FPS compared to 74 FPS.
• The RTX 4060 experiences a substantial 19.5% lower 1% low performance, achieving 37 FPS, while the RX 6700 remains more competitive at 45 FPS.

God Of War

• With an impressive 13.6% lead in average FPS performance, the RX 6700 achieves 86 FPS, overshadowing the RTX 4060, which only manages 75 FPS.
• Highlighting an 11.5% difference, the RTX 4060 exhibits a lower 1% low performance at 65 FPS, while the RX 6700 maintains a more stable 73 FPS.

Battlefield 2042

• In Battlefield 2042, we noticed that the RX 6700 maintains a 1.9% lead in average FPS performance, achieving 106 FPS compared to the RTX 4060’s 104 FPS.
• The RTX 4060 experiences a slightly 2.6% lower 1% low performance at 75 FPS, while the RX 6700 demonstrates a slightly better performance at 77 FPS.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

• Surging ahead with an 18.9% lead in average FPS performance, the RX 6700 reaches 104 FPS, while the RTX 4060 lags at 86 FPS.
• With a significant difference of 38.8%, the RTX 4060 showcases a remarkably lower 1% low performance at 54 FPS, while the RX 6700 maintains a much higher performance at 80 FPS.

The Witcher 3 Next Gen

• The RX 6700 outperforms the RTX 4060 with a 2.6% advantage in average FPS performance, delivering 77 FPS compared to 75 FPS.
• Showcasing a substantial difference of 22.2%, the RTX 4060 exhibits a lower 1% low performance at 56 FPS, while the RX 6700 maintains a more competitive 70 FPS.

F1 2022

• During our last F1 2022 session, the RX 6700 showcased an impressive 16.5% lead in average performance by achieving 190 FPS, while the RTX 4060 fell behind at 161 FPS.
• The RTX 4060 experiences a significant 34.3% lower 1% low performance at 94 FPS, while the RX 6700 demonstrates a notably higher performance at 133 FPS.

Overall Gaming Performance

In our performance tests, the RX 6700 showed a strong 8.0% advantage over the RTX 4060 in average FPS, setting an impressive standard. When looking at performance at the lowest 1%, the RX 6700 continued to lead, delivering about 6.6% higher performance than its competition.

Power Efficiency

In our energy consumption assessments, the RTX 4060 showed remarkable efficiency, using 21.6% less power than the RX 6800. This shows its ability to save energy, promoting reduced electricity bills. Additionally, the RTX 4060 Ti offers superior performance per unit of power used.

Thermal Efficiency

Concluding our comprehensive evaluation of gaming temperature, the RTX 4060 secures its thermal superiority with a significant 2.7% advantage over the RX 6700, solidifying its position as the unrivaled champion in efficient heat dissipation.

Pricing And Availability

The RTX 4060 and the RX 6700 are considered mid-range graphics cards, making them reasonably priced. Considering the current prices, the RTX 4060 costs about 28% less than the RX 6700, and offers greater performance per dollar spent, and provides greater value for its lower running cost.

Final Verdict: What Do We Recommend?

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060: The RTX 4060 is a highly efficient state-of-the-art GPU from Nvidia that renders good 1080p gaming performance. The other advantage of the RTX 4060 is its very affordable cost and lower running cost.

AMD Radeon RX 6700: This graphics card offers enhanced performance for 1080p and 1440p resolutions while being energy efficient. However, it comes at a slightly higher initial cost and has a bit higher running cost.

In light of all the factors important to consider while selecting GPUs, we recommend the RTX 4060 for its better efficiency and value, and the RX 6700 for relatively higher performance.

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Abde Manaf

[Comparisons Expert]

Abdemanaf is a skilled creative writer who has been honing his craft since 2011. While initially working in different fields, he found a passion for technology and has been exploring the tech world since early 2015. Over the years, he has developed an in-depth knowledge of the latest tech trends and product offerings by various companies.

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