GeForce GT 435M vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
GeForce GT 435M
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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 GT 435M is positioned at rank #204 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 GT 435M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 435M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4125.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 435M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4125.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4125.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🏆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 Ti 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 GT 435M and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
GeForce GT 435M
The GeForce GT 435M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 536 points.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 435M scores 536 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 4125.9%. The GeForce GT 435M is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 435M) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 435M) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 536 | 22,651+4126% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4352+1033% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+5132% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 32 | 136+325% |
| L1 Cache | 0.03 MB | 4.3 MB+14233% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 32 MB+12700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 GT 435M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 435M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 435M) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 32 MB+12700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 435M) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12.2+11% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.6+15% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 435M) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 435M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 435M draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 112.2% difference. The GeForce GT 435M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 435M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-72% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 11.9 | 141.6+1090% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $380 |
| Codename | GK107 | AD106 |
| Release | April 1 2013 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #857 | #59 |
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