GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

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

✅+584.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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698% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 56.8 vs 66.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $349 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.2 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅+584.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $349 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.2 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

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698% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 56.8 vs 66.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is a 2021 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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 584.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, 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 leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about 698.0% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $50 MSRP, and you are getting 584.1% higher G3D Mark. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is 2021 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 3,311 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	177 FPS	99 FPS
medium	162 FPS	86 FPS
high	142 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	88 FPS
medium	118 FPS	77 FPS
high	101 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	28 FPS
medium	79 FPS	26 FPS
high	66 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	433 FPS	123 FPS
medium	363 FPS	86 FPS
high	294 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	81 FPS
medium	238 FPS	48 FPS
high	194 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	37 FPS
medium	102 FPS	25 FPS
high	84 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	855 FPS	149 FPS
medium	693 FPS	119 FPS
high	609 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	112 FPS
medium	527 FPS	89 FPS
high	452 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	74 FPS
medium	355 FPS	60 FPS
high	308 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	775 FPS	149 FPS
medium	639 FPS	119 FPS
high	558 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	112 FPS
medium	503 FPS	89 FPS
high	435 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	68 FPS
medium	322 FPS	55 FPS
high	298 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	33 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

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.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 3,311 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 584.1%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
G3D Mark Score	22,651+584%	3,311
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm

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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 UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) 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 UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
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)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 15W — a 165.7% difference. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
TDP	160W	15W-91%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	141.6	220.7+56%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) launched at $50. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) costs 87.5% less ($349 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 66.2 (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)) — the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) offers 16.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).