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RTX 4070 vs RTX 4060 — Which to choose in 2026?

The RTX 4070 (380–440 €) and the RTX 4060 (260–320 €) are two of the most popular GPUs in their price range. This comparison covers 1080p and 1440p performance, power draw, price, and helps you decide which card fits your build best.

Specifiche a confronto

Specifica	RTX 4070	RTX 4060
VRAM	12 GB	8 GB
TDP (riferimento)	~200 W	~115 W
Architettura	Ada Lovelace (AD104)	Ada Lovelace (AD107)
Anno di uscita	2023	2023
Prezzo indicativo (2026)	380–440 €	260–320 €

Benchmark indicativi (FPS medi, raster)

Valori arrotondati in gioco (senza DLSS Frame Generation). Utili per confrontare 1080p e 1440p.

FPS (più = meglio)

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p

RTX 4070106 FPS

RTX 406088 FPS

1440p

RTX 407080 FPS

RTX 406058 FPS

Fortnite

1080p

RTX 4070198 FPS

RTX 4060165 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070135 FPS

RTX 406098 FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p

RTX 407091 FPS

RTX 406076 FPS

1440p

RTX 407072 FPS

RTX 406052 FPS

Call of Duty (Warzone)

1080p

RTX 4070170 FPS

RTX 4060142 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070132 FPS

RTX 406096 FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p

RTX 4070110 FPS

RTX 406092 FPS

1440p

RTX 407094 FPS

RTX 406068 FPS

Quale GPU in base all'uso?

Giocatore casual / storyBoth GPUs stay very playable at 1080p. The RTX 4070 has more headroom in recent AAA titles.
1080p competitivo (FPS alti)For competitive gaming both reach high FPS. The RTX 4070 is slightly faster.
1440p / creazione leggeraAt 1440p the gap widens in favour of the RTX 4070. The RTX 4060 still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.

In sintesi

Pick the RTX 4070 if buying new: better overall performance.

Choose the RTX 4060 if budget is tight.

RTX 4070 build →RTX 4060 build →

Gli FPS dipendono da CPU, driver e scena. Usa il comparatore PC4Games per consigli legati ai tuoi giochi.

RTX 4070 or RTX 4060: quick summary

The RTX 4070 delivers better overall performance in our benchmarks. The RTX 4060 stays competitive, especially as a value option on the used market.

At 1080p: the RTX 4070 has more headroom in demanding titles. At 1440p: the gap widens — the RTX 4070 is more comfortable targeting 60+ FPS at high/ultra settings.

Power draw and PSU compatibility

The RTX 4070 has a TDP of 200W; the RTX 4060 draws 115W. Both cards have similar power requirements. A 650–750W PSU is recommended for most builds.

Price and value in 2026

In 2026, the RTX 4070 sells for around 380–440 € and the RTX 4060 for 260–320 €. The RTX 4070 justifies its premium with higher performance, particularly at 1440p.