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 Ti 500 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 Ti 500: 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

✅14784.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 760463.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌31.1% longer card at 240mm vs 183mm.

GeForce3 Ti 500

2025

Why buy it

✅608.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 96).
✅Measures 183mm instead of 240mm, a 57mm 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 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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16.7% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 14784.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 651500% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 3), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM and the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce3 Ti 500 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $50 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $349, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 760463.2% (65.4 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce3 Ti 500 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 Ti 500

The GeForce3 Ti 500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce3 Ti 500's 3 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 651500%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce3 Ti 500 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 21,760 (GeForce3 Ti 500). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 500). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 170 (GeForce3 Ti 500) with 96 Tensor cores vs 680.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce3 Ti 500
G3D Mark Score	19,548+651500%	3
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	21760+608%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS+594%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+2%	2407 MHz
ROPs	48	176+267%
TMUs	96	680+608%
L1 Cache	3 MB	21.3 MB+610%
L2 Cache	24 MB	96 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	170+608%
Tensor Cores	96	680+608%

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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 Ti 500 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce3 Ti 500 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce3 Ti 500
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce3 Ti 500 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 1500% 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 Ti 500. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 96 MB (GeForce3 Ti 500) — the GeForce3 Ti 500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce3 Ti 500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB	96 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce3 Ti 500
DirectX	12 Ultimate+48%	8.1
Vulkan	1.3	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+207%	1.5
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs None (GeForce3 Ti 500). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs MPEG-2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce3 Ti 500
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	MPEG-2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce3 Ti 500's 575W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (GeForce3 Ti 500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 183mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce3 Ti 500
TDP	115W-80%	575W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	183mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80
Perf/Watt	170.0	0.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the GeForce3 Ti 500 launched at $349. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 14.3% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.0 (GeForce3 Ti 500) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce3 Ti 500 (2025 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce3 Ti 500
MSRP	$299-14%	$349
Performance per Dollar	65.4	0.0
Codename	AD107	GB202
Release	May 18 2023	January 30 2025
Ranking	#84	#3

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