GeForce FX Go5300 vs GeForce RTX 4060
GeForce FX Go5300
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce FX Go5300 is positioned at rank #333 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX Go5300
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 150269.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX Go5300.
| Insight | GeForce FX Go5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-150269.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+150269.2%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX Go5300 and GeForce RTX 4060
GeForce FX Go5300
The GeForce FX Go5300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points. Launch price was $1,999.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX Go5300 scores 13 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 150269.2%. The GeForce FX Go5300 is built on Rankine while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 680 Tensor cores vs 96.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13 | 19,548+150269% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760+608% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS+594% | 15.11 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz | 2460 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 176+267% | 48 |
| TMUs | 680+608% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB+610% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+300% | 24 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 170+608% | 24 |
| Tensor Cores | 680+608% | 96 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce FX Go5300 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX Go5300 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce FX Go5300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+300% | 24 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 12 Ultimate+33% |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VPE 3.0 (GeForce FX Go5300) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: VPE 3.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX Go5300) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VPE 3.0 | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | VPE 3.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX Go5300 draws 575W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 115W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 73°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 170.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX Go5300 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $299 |
| Codename | GB202 | AD107 |
| Release | January 30 2025 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #3 | #84 |
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