G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce 6800 vs GeForce RTX 4060 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 6800 vs GeForce RTX 4060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 6800

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 33W instead of 115W, a 82W reduction.
✅Measures 198mm instead of 240mm, a 42mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌2014 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.4 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅5104.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 17199.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅3100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 256 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌248.5% higher power demand at 115W vs 33W.
❌21.2% longer card at 240mm vs 198mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 5104.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 17199.1% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 113), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 256 MB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce 6800 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is priced the same on MSRP at $299 vs $299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 17199.1% (65.4 vs 0.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce 6800 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 6800

The GeForce 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 113 points.

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6800 scores 113 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 17199.1%. The GeForce 6800 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 6800) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	113	19,548+17199%
Architecture	Maxwell	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	256	3072+1100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+2466%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz	2460 MHz+114%
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	16	96+500%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	3 MB+2208%
L2 Cache	1 MB	24 MB+2300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce 6800 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce 6800 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6800 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 3100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 6800 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 6800) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	8 GB+3100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	272 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	24 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6800) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	9.0c	12 Ultimate+33%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	2.1	4.6+119%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 6800) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: PureVideo (VP1) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 6800) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	None	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	PureVideo (VP1)	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6800 draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 110.8% difference. The GeForce 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6800) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 198mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	33W-71%	115W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	198mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80	73°C-9%
Perf/Watt	3.4	170.0+4900%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 6800 came in at $299, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.4 (GeForce 6800) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 16250% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce 6800	GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP	$299	$299
Performance per Dollar	0.4	65.4+16250%
Codename	GM108	AD107
Release	July 22 2014	May 18 2023
Ranking	#832	#84

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