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 vs GeForce RTX 5060 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 5060: 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

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 115W instead of 145W, a 30W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 241mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 120), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

Why buy it

✅15.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅25% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (120 vs 96).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌26.1% higher power demand at 145W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 5060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 15.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 6.6% in PassMark G3D (20,836 vs 19,548), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), 30 vs 24 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 5060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is priced the same on MSRP at $299 vs $299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 6.6% (69.7 vs 65.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Technical Specifications

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

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.

GeForce RTX 5060

The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce RTX 5060's 20,836 — the GeForce RTX 5060 leads by 6.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5060 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2497 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 5060) with 96 Tensor cores vs 120.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060
G3D Mark Score	19,548	20,836+7%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	3840+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	19.18 TFLOPS+27%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2497 MHz+2%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	120+25%
L1 Cache	3 MB	3.8 MB+27%
L2 Cache	24 MB	32 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	30+25%
Tensor Cores	96	120+25%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5060 is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4060 stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5060 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) — a 64.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 5060. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060) — the GeForce RTX 5060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	448 GB/s+65%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB	32 MB+33%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 6th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC 9th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 6th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 5060's 145W — a 23.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060
TDP	115W-21%	145W
Recommended PSU	550W	450W-18%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	240mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C	65°C-11%
Perf/Watt	170.0+18%	143.7

💰

Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the GeForce RTX 5060 launched at $299. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 69.7 (GeForce RTX 5060) — the GeForce RTX 5060 offers 6.6% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5060 (2025 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP	$299	$299
Performance per Dollar	65.4	69.7+7%
Codename	AD107	GB206
Release	May 18 2023	May 19 2025
Ranking	#84	#69

Search GeForce RTX 4060 on Amazon

Search GeForce RTX 5060 on Amazon

Affiliate Disclosure

ChipVERSUS is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through our links. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support our work in providing comprehensive PC building guides and tools.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.