GeForce MX330 vs GeForce RTX 4060

NVIDIA

GeForce MX330

2020Core: 1531 MHzBoost: 1594 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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GeForce MX330 vs GeForce RTX 4060 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 MX330 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 MX330 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 MX330

2020

Why buy it

  • Costs $149 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • Draws 10W instead of 115W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2020 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.7 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • 503.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 317.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 15.7 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 1050% higher power demand at 115W vs 10W.

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 503.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 731.8% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 2,350), 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 2 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce MX330 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 14nm, 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 $149 more expensive on MSRP at $299 vs $150, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 317.3% (65.4 vs 15.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce MX330 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce MX330

The GeForce MX330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1531 MHz to 1594 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,350 points.

NVIDIA

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 MX330 scores 2,350 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 731.8%. The GeForce MX330 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX330) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 1.224 TFLOPS (GeForce MX330) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1594 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

FeatureGeForce MX330GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score
2,350
19,548+732%
Architecture
Pascal
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
14 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
384
3072+700%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.224 TFLOPS
15.11 TFLOPS+1134%
Boost Clock
1594 MHz
2460 MHz+54%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
24
96+300%
L1 Cache
0.14 MB
3 MB+2043%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
24 MB+4700%

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 MX330 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 MX330 is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce MX330GeForce 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 MX330 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 48 GB/s (GeForce MX330) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 466.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce MX330 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce MX330) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce MX330GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
8 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
48 GB/s
272 GB/s+467%
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
24 MB+4700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce MX330) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce MX330GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Pascal (GeForce MX330) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce MX330) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

FeatureGeForce MX330GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder
Pascal
NVENC 8th gen
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP8
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX330 draws 10W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 168% difference. The GeForce MX330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX330) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin.

FeatureGeForce MX330GeForce RTX 4060
TDP
10W-91%
115W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
Mobile
8-pin
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
73°C
Perf/Watt
235.0+38%
170.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce MX330 came in at $150, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce MX330 was 49.8% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.7 (GeForce MX330) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 316.6% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce MX330GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP
$150-50%
$299
Performance per Dollar
15.7
65.4+317%
Codename
GP108
AD107
Release
February 10 2020
May 18 2023
Ranking
#647
#84

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