GeForce RTX 4060 vs UHD Graphics 730

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+1171.8%

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

Intel UHD Graphics 730

Shared System RAM 15

1,537

0.0%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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

✅+1171.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Intel UHD Graphics 730

2023

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,537 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2023-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Intel UHD Graphics 730

2023

Why buy it

✅+1171.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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 (1,537 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2023-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Intel UHD Graphics 730?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 1,537 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Intel UHD Graphics 730 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 1171.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, 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, and a 5nm process instead of 10nm. 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1171.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Intel UHD Graphics 730 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Intel UHD Graphics 730 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear 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

Intel UHD Graphics 730 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Intel UHD Graphics 730
1080p
low	167 FPS	31 FPS
medium	152 FPS	22 FPS
high	134 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	23 FPS
medium	114 FPS	15 FPS
high	99 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	9 FPS
medium	74 FPS	6 FPS
high	62 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Intel UHD Graphics 730
1080p
low	392 FPS	69 FPS
medium	334 FPS	50 FPS
high	268 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	48 FPS
medium	209 FPS	26 FPS
high	169 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	23 FPS
medium	98 FPS	14 FPS
high	82 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Intel UHD Graphics 730
1080p
low	812 FPS	69 FPS
medium	642 FPS	55 FPS
high	551 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	52 FPS
medium	443 FPS	41 FPS
high	379 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	35 FPS
medium	297 FPS	28 FPS
high	234 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	17 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Intel UHD Graphics 730
1080p
low	746 FPS	69 FPS
medium	613 FPS	55 FPS
high	536 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	14 FPS
medium	486 FPS	11 FPS
high	421 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	10 FPS
medium	308 FPS	8 FPS
high	285 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	5 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Intel UHD Graphics 730

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 730

The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Generation 12.2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,537 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 730's 1,537 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1171.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 uses Generation 12.2, both on 5 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 730). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.5952 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 730). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1550 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Intel UHD Graphics 730
G3D Mark Score	19,548+1172%	1,537
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Generation 12.2
Process Node	5 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	3072+1500%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+2439%	0.5952 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+59%	1550 MHz
ROPs	48+700%	6
TMUs	96+700%	12

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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 Intel UHD Graphics 730 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 Intel UHD Graphics 730 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Intel UHD Graphics 730
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 Intel UHD Graphics 730 has 0 MB. 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	Intel UHD Graphics 730
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 730's 15W — a 153.8% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 730). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Intel UHD Graphics 730
TDP	115W	15W-87%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+66%	102.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 launched at $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 costs 100+% less ($299 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 730) — the Intel UHD Graphics 730 offers Infinity% better value.