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

✅Costs $30,701 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 6116.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,548 vs 32,601).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

L40

2022

Why buy it

✅+66.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌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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10267.9% HIGHER MSRP
$31,000 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

L40

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $30,701 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 6116.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+66.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,548 vs 32,601).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌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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10267.9% HIGHER MSRP
$31,000 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is L40 better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. L40 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 66.8% higher PassMark G3D performance and 48 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022 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 broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

L40 is about 10267.9% more expensive on MSRP at $31,000 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 66.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, L40 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 make more sense than L40?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (115W vs 300W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of L40. The trade-off is that L40 currently gives you 66.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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

L40 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	L40
1080p
low	167 FPS	281 FPS
medium	152 FPS	252 FPS
high	134 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	251 FPS
medium	114 FPS	211 FPS
high	99 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	116 FPS
medium	74 FPS	97 FPS
high	62 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open L40

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	L40
1080p
low	392 FPS	525 FPS
medium	334 FPS	407 FPS
high	268 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	440 FPS
medium	209 FPS	351 FPS
high	169 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	233 FPS
medium	98 FPS	183 FPS
high	82 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	134 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open L40

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	L40
1080p
low	812 FPS	999 FPS
medium	642 FPS	999 FPS
high	551 FPS	978 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	734 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	970 FPS
medium	443 FPS	880 FPS
high	379 FPS	734 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	550 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	569 FPS
medium	297 FPS	493 FPS
high	234 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	367 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open L40

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	L40
1080p
low	746 FPS	492 FPS
medium	613 FPS	430 FPS
high	536 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	293 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	346 FPS
medium	486 FPS	311 FPS
high	421 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	208 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	229 FPS
medium	308 FPS	197 FPS
high	285 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	119 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and L40

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.

L40

The L40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 2490 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,601 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the L40's 32,601 — the L40 leads by 66.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the L40 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 18,176 (L40). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 90.52 TFLOPS (L40). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2490 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 142 (L40) with 96 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L40
G3D Mark Score	19,548	32,601+67%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3072	18176+492%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	90.52 TFLOPS+499%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2490 MHz+1%
ROPs	48	192+300%
TMUs	96	568+492%
L1 Cache	3 MB	17.8 MB+493%
L2 Cache	24 MB	96 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	142+492%
Tensor Cores	96	568+492%

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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 L40 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 L40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L40
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 L40 has 48 GB. The L40 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 960 GB/s (L40) — a 252.9% advantage for the L40. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 96 MB (L40) — the L40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L40
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	960 GB/s+253%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	24 MB	96 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (L40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L40
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 NVENC 8th Gen (L40). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L40
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the L40's 300W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 750W (L40). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L40
TDP	115W-62%	300W
Recommended PSU	550W-27%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	240mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+56%	108.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the L40 launched at $31000. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 99% less ($30701 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.1 (L40) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 5845.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).