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

✅+7008.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 3680% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌69.1% higher power demand at 115W vs 68W.
❌65.5% longer card at 240mm vs 145mm.

NVS 310

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 68W instead of 115W, a 47W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 240mm, a 95mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (275 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB 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: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

NVS 310

2015

Why buy it

✅+7008.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 3680% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 68W instead of 115W, a 47W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 240mm, a 95mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌69.1% higher power demand at 115W vs 68W.
❌65.5% longer card at 240mm vs 145mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (275 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB 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: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than NVS 310?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 275 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while NVS 310 is a 2015 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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 7008.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 88.1% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 7008.4% higher G3D Mark. NVS 310 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is NVS 310 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. NVS 310 is 2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM, 275 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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

NVS 310 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	NVS 310
1080p
low	167 FPS	12 FPS
medium	152 FPS	10 FPS
high	134 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	9 FPS
medium	114 FPS	7 FPS
high	99 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	5 FPS
medium	74 FPS	3 FPS
high	62 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	NVS 310
1080p
low	392 FPS	12 FPS
medium	334 FPS	10 FPS
high	268 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	9 FPS
medium	209 FPS	7 FPS
high	169 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	6 FPS
medium	98 FPS	3 FPS
high	82 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	NVS 310
1080p
low	812 FPS	12 FPS
medium	642 FPS	10 FPS
high	551 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	9 FPS
medium	443 FPS	7 FPS
high	379 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	6 FPS
medium	297 FPS	5 FPS
high	234 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	3 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	NVS 310
1080p
low	746 FPS	12 FPS
medium	613 FPS	10 FPS
high	536 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	9 FPS
medium	486 FPS	7 FPS
high	421 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	6 FPS
medium	308 FPS	5 FPS
high	285 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	3 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and NVS 310

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.

NVS 310

The NVS 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 275 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the NVS 310's 275 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 7008.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the NVS 310 uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 512 (NVS 310). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 310). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	NVS 310
G3D Mark Score	19,548+7008%	275
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3072+500%	512 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+1328%	1.058 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+138%	1033 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16 ×2
TMUs	96+200%	32 ×2
L1 Cache	3 MB+1100%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 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 NVS 310 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 NVS 310 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	NVS 310
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 NVS 310 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1 MB (NVS 310) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	NVS 310
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (11_0) (NVS 310). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	NVS 310
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs Fermi NVENC (NVS 310). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (NVS 310).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	NVS 310
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	Fermi NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the NVS 310's 68W — a 51.4% difference. The NVS 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (NVS 310). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	NVS 310
TDP	115W	68W-41%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	145mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	73°C-3%	75°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+4150%	4.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the NVS 310 launched at $159. The NVS 310 costs 46.8% less ($140 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.7 (NVS 310) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 3747.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).