GeForce RTX 4060 vs Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

Popular choices:

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Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

2023Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1950 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+255.4%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

4 GB 15

5,500

0.0%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Radeon RX 560

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅+255.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 256.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 18.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌666.7% higher power demand at 115W vs 15W.

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 115W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,500 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

2023

Why buy it

✅+255.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 256.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 18.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 115W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌666.7% higher power demand at 115W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,500 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 5,500 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) is a 2023 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 255.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $1 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 255.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 256.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $300 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
1080p
low	167 FPS	88 FPS
medium	152 FPS	76 FPS
high	134 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	70 FPS
medium	114 FPS	61 FPS
high	99 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	27 FPS
medium	74 FPS	25 FPS
high	62 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
1080p
low	392 FPS	119 FPS
medium	334 FPS	93 FPS
high	268 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	54 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	86 FPS
medium	209 FPS	65 FPS
high	169 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	52 FPS
medium	98 FPS	39 FPS
high	82 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	23 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
1080p
low	812 FPS	248 FPS
medium	642 FPS	198 FPS
high	551 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	186 FPS
medium	443 FPS	148 FPS
high	379 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	124 FPS
medium	297 FPS	99 FPS
high	234 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
1080p
low	746 FPS	153 FPS
medium	613 FPS	119 FPS
high	536 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	112 FPS
medium	486 FPS	88 FPS
high	421 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	69 FPS
medium	308 FPS	52 FPS
high	285 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	31 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

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.

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1950 MHz. It has 4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)'s 5,500 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 255.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) uses Xe LPG, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1950 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
G3D Mark Score	19,548+255%	5,500
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Xe LPG
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072+76700%	4
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+26%	1950 MHz
L1 Cache	3 MB+300%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs Xe Media Engine (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	Xe Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	Xe Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)'s 15W — a 153.8% difference. The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
TDP	115W	15W-87%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-14%	85
Perf/Watt	170.0	366.7+116%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) launched at $300. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 0.3% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 18.3 (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 257.4% better value.