RTX 4060 vs 4070 in 2024 is it worth an extra $250?!?!?

This review of the RTX 4060 vs the RTX 4070 focuses on finding what the actual end-user experience with these products would be like. Which often isn't as simple as "x more frames".

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Chapters:
0:00 GPU reviews don't always show the real differences in user experience
2:58 Summary of launch review stats for 4060 vs 4070
4:00 8GB VRAM vs 12GB VRAM
5:12 Current pricing 4060 vs 4070
6:00 My 4070 is Founders Edition, 4060 is ASUS DUAL OC
6:32 Avatar 1080p Ultra
6:40 Avatar 1440p Ultra
7:07 Avatar 1440p Ultra DLSS Q
7:34 Avatar 1440p High
8:01 Realistic 1440p settings Avatar
8:29 Lords of the Fallen 1080p Ultra
8:55 Lords of the Fallen 1080p High
9:23 Realistic 1080p Settings Lords of the Fallen
9:50 Lords of the Fallen 1440p Ultra
10:17 Lords of the Fallen 1440p Ultra DLSS Q
10:45 Lords of the Fallen 1440p High
11:11 Realistic 1440p Settings Lords of the Fallen
11:39 RoboCop 1080p Epic
12:06 RoboCop 1080p High
12:33 Realistic 1080p settings RoboCop
13:00 RoboCop 1440p Epic
13:28 RoboCop 1440p Epic DLSS Q
13:55 RoboCOp 1440p Epic DLSS 3 Q with FG On
14:22 RoboCop 1440p High
14:49 Realistic 1440p settings RoboCop
15:17 Starfield 1080p Ultra
15:44 Realistic 1080p settings Starfield
16:11 Starfield 1440p Ultra
16:38 Realistic 1440p settings Starfield
17:05 Alan Wake 2 1080p High
17:32 Realistic 1080p settings Alan Wake 2
18:00 Alan Wake 2 1440p High
18:27 Realistic 1440p settings Alan Wake 2
18:54 Alan Wake 2 High with RT High DLSS Q
19:21 Different RT experiences Alan Wake 2
19:49 Cyberpunk 2077 1080p RT Overdrive DLSS Q
20:16 Cyberpunk 2077 1080p RT Overdrive DLSS 3 Q with FG On
20:43 Realistic 1080p Ray Tracing settings Cyberpunk
21:10 Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra
21:37 Cyberpunk 2077 1440p Ultra
22:04 Realistic 1440p settings Cyberpunk 2077
22:34 Resident Evil 4 Remake 1080p Max
22:59 Realistic 1080p settings Resident Evil 4
23:26 Resident Evil 4 Remake 1440p Max
23:53 Resident Evil 4 Remake 1440p Prioritize Graphics
24:20 Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra
24:47 Baldur's Gate 3 1440p Ultra
25:15 CoD MW3 1080p Basic
25:42 CoD MW3 1440p Basic
26:09 Final Thoughts

[GamingBits-pyor]

I really like this idea. Instead of reviewing it like "how much fps do thse cards get at x settings", you review like "at what settings do these cards get 60/120/170/240 fps?"

I really like this. Not sure it entirely gets around thise things like automatic (intransparent) lower res textures even if it condraticts settings, but given that - i assume - most people go for FPS rather than quality (at least up until a point), i really want to see more of this.

[christophv.]

Daniel, you`re by far the best and most versatile mousepointer on the whole interweb. Keep doing what you`re doing! You`re awesome.🙂

[danielowentech]

This time I uploaded it with audio lol! Thanks to the quick commenters on the previous upload who caught the issue. (Actually what happened was I accidentally uploaded the benchmark footage file instead of the full review file with me talking, etc).

[ZeroZingo]

Yes, this is what you shine at. A channel with normaly a positive tonality, showing us what we can do with the hardware and not focusing so much on the can't. However, if a card can't play a game at reasonable settings it is important to know this as well. Treat us as adults that can make our own descision if a product is right to buy.

Also, you don't need to have (and I don't think that you do) super focus on the commercial aspect of the products. Most reviews at least I watch, I watch because I'm interessted in hardware and what it can do, not because I buy each and every thing.

The video you got here is a great example of you doing what you do best!

[glowinTHX]

1 minute into the video and you're bringing into light what is obvious to oldschool PC Gamers but not so obvious to people that blindly follow what other people say and do. You're one of the best out there Daniel 👏👏👏👏

[kingcaesar]

I always run the textures on high-ultra, shadows low-medium, and then everything else just medium. Rarely do I try to max everything out. I'm trying to get 60FPS minimum on every game. more on MP games, but co-op and single player I think 60 is fine.

[johndelabretonne]

Daniel Owens always talking real world performance to the next level! I really think that this way if presenting the information will be very useful to many people; it really let's you know exactly what you will be getting...

[yasintirit]

I bought a used 4060 for 260€ like a week ago and was experiencing a bit of buyers remorse that i didn't save up and get a 4070 in a few extra months. This video actually helped relieve that. The 4060 is more than enough for the new games i want to play in 1440p high with dlss quality, which i am totally fine with. This helped me out a ton, thanks Daniel.

Also: I really loved this type of review because it's a more realistic comparison than just booting every game in ultra settings, would love to see more videos like this!

[ehenningsen]

The difference between medium and ultra has shrunk considerably.

Thank You, Daniel for realism and for your edge-running.

[TheSquarri]

If you feel bad, remember me - I bought 4070 two weeks before the release of the Super version

[Xilent]

I always wondered this. Its Youtubers fault. They have people thinking you gotta play all your games on Ultra or the GPU isn't worth it. YOU DON"T HAVE TO PLAY ON ULTRA to get the best experience. Optimized settings is the best way. Big part was Hardware Unboxed along with other getting people riled up about VRAM. Just optimize your settings. Those people skipped over a 4070 SUPER cause they're worried about VRAM when you don't need to play all games on ULTRA settings. Insane.

[crooster]

ppl who bought the 4060 got royally scammed lol

[arkh]

4070 costs twice as much can't compare

[silverwerewolf]

This shows games are oprimized like shit

[KryptixIII]

I bought a 4070 last year for $550 but if I had another chance, I would definitely go for the 7900GRE which is also $550 currently.

[JonasGJ]

Great video, hoping for a comparison between all models in the 4000 series in the future.

[melexxa]

This is the exact reason I went with the 4070 and not the 4070 Ti last year (way before super launch), the 4070 Ti just wasn't giving the advantage like 4070 gives over the 4060 where you need upscaling for 4060 & not for 4070 to get same FPS. However the 4080 was indeed having the advantage over the 4070 to give same performance without the need of upscaling but for double the price lol ($550 for 4070, $1100 for 4080)

[DuXQaK]

Great review format. Getting both the head-to-head and fps by settings comparisons is v.helpful info

[Sintrania]

Imo I think these kind of review is more of a game side review rather than the GPU it self. While they might perform well in some game and get a decent graphic quality, it might not work on other game. the usual GPU review is more of a "how much raw power this card has against the other card", which is useful for potential buyer.

[commandertoothpick]

It's really annoying how nvidia is calling the 4060 a 4070, the 4050 being called a 4060. 😮‍💨