GeForce RTX 4060
GeForce3
GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce3 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 vs GeForce3 FPS Benchmarks
Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce3: 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
2023Why buy it
- ✅14784.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 652371.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
- ✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ✅12598.4% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 65 MB).
Trade-offs
- ❌248.5% higher power demand at 115W vs 33W.
- ❌45.5% longer card at 240mm vs 165mm.
GeForce3
2015Why buy it
- ✅Draws 33W instead of 115W, a 82W reduction.
- ✅Measures 165mm instead of 240mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ❌2015 hardware with 65 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌66.9% HIGHER MSRP$499 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce3 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.
GeForce3
The GeForce3 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce3's 5 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 390860%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce3 uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 384 (GeForce3). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+390860% | 5 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+700% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+1991% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+161% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 96+300% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+1479% | 0.19 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+2300% | 1 MB |
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 GeForce3 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce3 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce3 carries 65 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 12598.4% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 64-bit on the GeForce3. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1 MB (GeForce3) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+12598% | 0.063 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+2300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8.1 (GeForce3). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate+48% | 8.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+254% | 1.3 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs None (GeForce3). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs None. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce3).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | None |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce3's 33W — a 110.8% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (GeForce3). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 165mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 33W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 165mm |
| Height | 111mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-14% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+84900% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the GeForce3 launched at $499. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 40.1% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.0 (GeForce3) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-40% | $499 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4 | 0.0 |
| Codename | AD107 | GM108 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #84 | #810 |
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