GeForce RTX 4060 vs L2

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
VS

L2

2023Core: 1440 MHzBoost: 2520 MHz

GeForce RTX 4060 vs L2 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 L2: 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

  • +257.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $1,701 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
  • Delivers 2291.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,000 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

  • 42.9% longer card at 240mm vs 168mm.

L2

2023

Why buy it

  • Measures 168mm instead of 240mm, a 72mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,467 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).
  • GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 568.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,000 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 257.6% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 5,467), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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 4 GB of VRAM and the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while L2 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 $1,701 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $2,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2291.7% (65.4 vs 2.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs L2 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

L2

The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the L2's 5,467 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 257.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the L2 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 11,776 (L2). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 59.35 TFLOPS (L2). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 92 (L2) with 96 Tensor cores vs 368.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060L2
G3D Mark Score
19,548+258%
5,467
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
5 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
3072
11776+283%
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS
59.35 TFLOPS+293%
Boost Clock
2460 MHz
2520 MHz+2%
ROPs
48
128+167%
TMUs
96
368+283%
L1 Cache
3 MB
11.5 MB+283%
L2 Cache
24 MB
96 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores
24
92+283%
Tensor Cores
96
368+283%

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 L2 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The L2 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060L2
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the L2 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 100% 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 128-bit on the L2. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 96 MB (L2) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060L2
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB
96 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12_2 (L2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060L2
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12_2
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L2). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L2).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060L2
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
H.264,H.265,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the L2's 275W — a 82.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (L2). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060L2
TDP
115W-58%
275W
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
168mm
Height
111mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
73°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+754%
19.9
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the L2 launched at $2000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 85% cheaper ($1701 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2.7 (L2) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 2322.2% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060L2
MSRP
$299-85%
$2000
Performance per Dollar
65.4+2322%
2.7
Codename
AD107
AD102
Release
May 18 2023
November 16 2023
Ranking
#84
#189

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