GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs L4

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

Popular choices:

VS

L4

2023Core: 795 MHzBoost: 2040 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060 Ti

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • +123.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $1,946 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,345 MSRP).
  • Delivers 1211.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 4.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,345 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 122.2% higher power demand at 160W vs 72W.
  • 42% longer card at 240mm vs 169mm.

L4

2023

Why buy it

  • Draws 72W instead of 160W, a 88W reduction.
  • Measures 169mm instead of 240mm, a 71mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,153 vs 22,651).
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 487.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,345 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.3 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($2,345 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than L4?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 10,153 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while L4 is a 2023 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 123.1% more raw performance headroom and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about $1,946 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $2,345 MSRP, and you are getting 123.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1211.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is L4 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. L4 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,345 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiL4
1080p
low177 FPS184 FPS
medium162 FPS162 FPS
high142 FPS134 FPS
ultra124 FPS86 FPS
1440p
low143 FPS144 FPS
medium118 FPS121 FPS
high101 FPS92 FPS
ultra93 FPS58 FPS
4K
low93 FPS59 FPS
medium79 FPS51 FPS
high66 FPS38 FPS
ultra59 FPS33 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiL4
1080p
low433 FPS287 FPS
medium363 FPS231 FPS
high294 FPS182 FPS
ultra240 FPS157 FPS
1440p
low278 FPS219 FPS
medium238 FPS169 FPS
high194 FPS139 FPS
ultra161 FPS114 FPS
4K
low123 FPS119 FPS
medium102 FPS95 FPS
high84 FPS81 FPS
ultra65 FPS66 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiL4
1080p
low855 FPS457 FPS
medium693 FPS366 FPS
high609 FPS305 FPS
ultra510 FPS228 FPS
1440p
low660 FPS343 FPS
medium527 FPS274 FPS
high452 FPS228 FPS
ultra382 FPS171 FPS
4K
low447 FPS228 FPS
medium355 FPS183 FPS
high308 FPS152 FPS
ultra255 FPS114 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiL4
1080p
low775 FPS375 FPS
medium639 FPS321 FPS
high558 FPS275 FPS
ultra492 FPS223 FPS
1440p
low613 FPS285 FPS
medium503 FPS249 FPS
high435 FPS216 FPS
ultra378 FPS170 FPS
4K
low375 FPS171 FPS
medium322 FPS144 FPS
high298 FPS118 FPS
ultra255 FPS93 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and L4

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.

NVIDIA

L4

The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the L4's 10,153 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 123.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 7,424 (L4). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 30.29 TFLOPS (L4). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2040 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 60 (L4) with 136 Tensor cores vs 240.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiL4
G3D Mark Score
22,651+123%
10,153
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
5 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
4352
7424+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS
30.29 TFLOPS+37%
Boost Clock
2535 MHz+24%
2040 MHz
ROPs
48
80+67%
TMUs
136
240+76%
L1 Cache
4.3 MB
7.5 MB+74%
L2 Cache
32 MB
48 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores
34
60+76%
Tensor Cores
136
240+76%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 L4 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The L4 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiL4
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 48 MB (L4) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiL4
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
32 MB
48 MB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.2 (L4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiL4
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC (4x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiL4
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
5th Gen NVDEC (4x)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the L4's 72W — a 75.9% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 500W (L4). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 169mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiL4
TDP
160W
72W-55%
Recommended PSU
550W
500W-9%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
169mm
Height
111mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75°C
Perf/Watt
141.6
141.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the L4 launched at $2345. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 83% less ($1946 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 4.3 (L4) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 1220.9% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiL4
MSRP
$399-83%
$2345
Performance per Dollar
56.8+1221%
4.3
Codename
AD106
AD104
Release
May 18 2023
March 21 2023
Ranking
#59
#259