RTX 4070 vs RTX 4060 Ti
Short answer: which is best?
RTX 4070 is 29.7 % stronger than RTX 4060 Ti. RTX 4070 ranks #16 of 58 measured graphics cards at WhatFPS (8,601 GPU score over 3 verified runs). RTX 4060 Ti ranks #21 of 58 measured graphics cards at WhatFPS (6,629 GPU score over 2 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 5 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | RTX 4070 | RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| GPU score (the card's own performance) | 8,601 | 6,629 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 10,156 | 8,962 |
| Earth II (Vulkan) | 35 FPS | 26.6 FPS |
| Mission to Earth II (DX12) | 44.7 FPS | 34 FPS |
| Earth II Landing (DX12 Ultimate) | 42.6 FPS | 33.4 FPS |
| Supernova (DX11) | 105.6 FPS | 94 FPS |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | 100 GB/s |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
Fragz' verdict
The RTX 4070 takes a clear lead over the RTX 4060 Ti, outperforming it by 28.9% in overall GPU score, though it's important to note the sample size for both cards is thin with only one or two verified runs. This performance gap is evident across our test suite, with the RTX 4070 delivering significantly higher frame rates, such as 34.3 FPS in Earth II Vulkan compared to the RTX 4060 Ti's 26.6 FPS, and 44.1 FPS versus 33.9 FPS in Mission to Earth II DX12. The RTX 4070 also boasts a higher ALU index of 437475, greater memory bandwidth at 133 GB/s, and a larger 12 GB of VRAM, offering more raw compute power and graphical headroom. For gamers, this translates to smoother gameplay and better performance, especially at higher resolutions or with more demanding settings, benefiting from the increased VRAM and processing capability. While the RTX 4070 is clearly stronger on performance, the RTX 4060 Ti still offers modern features like ray tracing, mesh shaders, and VRS, which might be a consideration for those prioritizing feature set over maximum frame rates.
Generated September 20, 2026 from the 5 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.
What the numbers mean
The GPU score is the graphics card's own performance — that is what we rank on. GAMING is the whole rig's score in the best PC we measured the card in, and depends on processor, memory and storage. We show both and never mix them.
All numbers come from our benchmark suite: four hand-built 3D scenes written directly against the graphics APIs in Rust, the same load on every PC. The methodology is open at https://whatfps.com/metodik
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