GeForce GTX 275 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 275

2009Core: 633 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

GeForce GTX 275 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 275 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 275 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti: 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 GTX 275

2009

Why buy it

  • Costs $150 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 896 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2009 hardware with 896 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 5.4 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • 845.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 947.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 814.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 896 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 845.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1579.1% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 1,349), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 896 MB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce GTX 275 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 55nm, and 34 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 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $150 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $249, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 947.9% (56.8 vs 5.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 275 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 275

The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.

NVIDIA

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 GTX 275 scores 1,349 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 1579.1%. The GeForce GTX 275 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 55 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 275) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.6739 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 275) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce GTX 275GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
1,349
22,651+1579%
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
55 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
240
4352+1713%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6739 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+3173%
ROPs
28
48+71%
TMUs
80
136+70%
L2 Cache
0.22 MB
32 MB+14445%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 275 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 275 is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 275GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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 GTX 275 has 896 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 814.3% 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 GTX 275 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. L2 Cache: 0.22 MB (GeForce GTX 275) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 275GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
0.875 GB
8 GB+814%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
288 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.22 MB
32 MB+14445%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 275) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 275GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX
11 (10_0)
12.2+11%
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GTX 275) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 275) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce GTX 275GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder
No
8th Gen NVENC
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP2
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 275 draws 219W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 31.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 275) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 275GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP
219W
160W-27%
Recommended PSU
550W
550W
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
8-pin
Length
267mm
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
70°C-13%
Perf/Watt
6.2
141.6+2184%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 275 came in at $249, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 275 was 37.6% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.4 (GeForce GTX 275) vs 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 951.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2009).

FeatureGeForce GTX 275GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP
$249-38%
$399
Performance per Dollar
5.4
56.8+952%
Codename
GT200B
AD106
Release
January 15 2009
May 18 2023
Ranking
#789
#59

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