Valorant
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Radeon HD 7970 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
The Radeon HD 7970 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB28% Score
- Up to 484% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 11 years and 6 months newer
- Up to 38% cheaper – $589.98 vs $549
- Up to 703% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Scorehelp
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB ranks 24 points higher.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB has 482% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB fills pixels 311% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB maps textures 191% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB moves data 9% faster.
GDDR5
Memory Typehelp
GDDR6384-bit
Memory Bushelp
128-bitSouthern Islands (HD 7900)
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GeForce 40Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon HD 7970 or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB. It's 600% faster than the Radeon HD 7970 on average across 100+ games, scoring 28/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB than Radeon HD 7970?expand_more
600% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon HD 7970 or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 28/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon HD 7970 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB?expand_more
Performance: Radeon HD 7970 scores 4/100, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB scores 28/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon HD 7970 or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon HD 7970 or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is the stronger pick at 28/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon HD 7970 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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