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 460 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 460: 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 292466.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅6300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 128 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌45.5% longer card at 240mm vs 165mm.

GeForce4 MX 460

2010

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅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 128 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌2010 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($179 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 488600% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 4), 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 128 MB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce4 MX 460 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 40nm, 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 to buy today. It is $120 more expensive on MSRP at $299 vs $179, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 292466.2% (65.4 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce4 MX 460 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.

GeForce4 MX 460

The GeForce4 MX 460 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 12 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce4 MX 460's 4 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 488600%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce4 MX 460 uses Fermi, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 336 (GeForce4 MX 460). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 460).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce4 MX 460
G3D Mark Score	19,548+488600%	4
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Fermi
Process Node	5 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	3072+814%	336
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+1566%	0.9072 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	96+71%	56
L1 Cache	3 MB+582%	0.44 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+4700%	0.5 MB

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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 GeForce4 MX 460 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce4 MX 460 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce4 MX 460
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 460 carries 128 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 6300% 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 460. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce4 MX 460) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce4 MX 460
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+6300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+4700%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 460). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce4 MX 460
DirectX	12 Ultimate+71%	7.0
Vulkan	1.3	None
OpenGL	4.6+254%	1.3
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs No (GeForce4 MX 460). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs No.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce4 MX 460
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	No
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	No
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce4 MX 460's 160W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 460). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 165mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce4 MX 460
TDP	115W-28%	160W
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	60°C-18%
Perf/Watt	170.0	0.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the GeForce4 MX 460 launched at $179. On MSRP, GeForce4 MX 460 was 40.1% cheaper ($120 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 MX 460) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce4 MX 460
MSRP	$299	$179-40%
Performance per Dollar	65.4	0.0
Codename	AD107	GF104
Release	May 18 2023	July 12 2010
Ranking	#84	#652

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