GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce4 MX 4000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
RTX family
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NVIDIA

GeForce4 MX 4000

2020Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1575 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce4 MX 4000 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 GeForce4 MX 4000 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 GeForce4 MX 4000: 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.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 360% higher power demand at 115W vs 25W.
  • 42.9% longer card at 240mm vs 168mm.

GeForce4 MX 4000

2020

Why buy it

  • Draws 25W instead of 115W, a 90W reduction.
  • Measures 168mm instead of 240mm, a 72mm 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).
  • 2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $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 390860% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 5), 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, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce4 MX 4000 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce4 MX 4000 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce4 MX 4000

The GeForce4 MX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce4 MX 4000's 5 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 390860%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce4 MX 4000 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 896 (GeForce4 MX 4000). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 4000). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1575 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060GeForce4 MX 4000
G3D Mark Score
19,548+390860%
5
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
3072+243%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+368%
3.226 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+56%
1575 MHz
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
96+50%
64

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 GeForce4 MX 4000 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce4 MX 4000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060GeForce4 MX 4000
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 GeForce4 MX 4000 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 GeForce4 MX 4000.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060GeForce4 MX 4000
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 4000). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060GeForce4 MX 4000
DirectX
12 Ultimate+71%
7.0
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 (GeForce4 MX 4000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 MX 4000).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060GeForce4 MX 4000
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
None
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce4 MX 4000's 25W — a 128.6% difference. The GeForce4 MX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 4000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 60°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060GeForce4 MX 4000
TDP
115W
25W-78%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
168mm
Height
111mm
100mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
73°C
60°C-18%
Perf/Watt
170.0+84900%
0.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the GeForce4 MX 4000 launched at $0. On MSRP, GeForce4 MX 4000 was 100+% cheaper ($299 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs Infinity (GeForce4 MX 4000) — the GeForce4 MX 4000 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060GeForce4 MX 4000
MSRP
$299
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
65.4
Infinity
Codename
AD107
N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release
May 18 2023
August 1 2020
Ranking
#84
#523

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