GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
L40
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs L40 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 RTX 4060 Ti vs L40 FPS Benchmarks
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs L40: 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 RTX 4060 Ti
2023Why buy it
- ✅Costs $30,601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 5298.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
- ✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
- ✅Draws 160W instead of 300W, a 140W reduction.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,651 vs 32,601).
- ❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
L40
2022Why buy it
- ✅+43.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
- ✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ❌GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
- ❌7669.4% HIGHER MSRP$31,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
- ❌87.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 160W.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs L40 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
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.
L40
The L40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 2490 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,601 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the L40's 32,601 — the L40 leads by 43.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the L40 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 18,176 (L40). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 90.52 TFLOPS (L40). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2490 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 142 (L40) with 136 Tensor cores vs 568.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,651 | 32,601+44% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352 | 18176+318% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS | 90.52 TFLOPS+310% |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+2% | 2490 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 192+300% |
| TMUs | 136 | 568+318% |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB | 17.8 MB+314% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB | 96 MB+200% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 142+318% |
| Tensor Cores | 136 | 568+318% |
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 L40 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The L40 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the L40 carries 48 GB. L40 gives you 500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 960 GB/s (L40) — a 233.3% advantage for the L40. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and 384-bit on the L40. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 96 MB (L40) — the L40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 48 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 960 GB/s+233% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB | 96 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.2 (L40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the L40's 300W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 750W (L40). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-47% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-27% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 16-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.6+30% | 108.7 |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti came in at $399, while the L40 launched at $31000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti was 98.7% cheaper ($30601 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1.1 (L40) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 5063.6% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | L40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-99% | $31000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.8+5064% | 1.1 |
| Codename | AD106 | AD102 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | October 13 2022 |
| Ranking | #59 | #61 |
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