GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon 2100

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon 2100

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon 2100 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 Radeon 2100 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon 2100: 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

  • 14784.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 16135.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $149 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 130% higher power demand at 115W vs 50W.

Radeon 2100

2019

Why buy it

  • Costs $150 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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).
  • 2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.4 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 14784.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 32480% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 60), so the answer here is pretty clean.
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 512 MB of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon 2100 has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. 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 $150 more expensive on MSRP at $299 vs $149, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 16135.5% (65.4 vs 0.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon 2100 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.

AMD

Radeon 2100

The Radeon 2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 60 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon 2100's 60 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 32480%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 2100 uses GCN 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 384 (Radeon 2100). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon 2100
G3D Mark Score
19,548+32480%
60
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
GCN 3.0
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
3072+700%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+1821%
0.7864 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+140%
1024 MHz
ROPs
48+500%
8
TMUs
96+300%
24
L1 Cache
3 MB+3233%
0.09 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+18362%
0.13 MB

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 Radeon 2100 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 Radeon 2100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon 2100
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 2100 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 1500% 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 64-bit on the Radeon 2100. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.13 MB (Radeon 2100) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon 2100
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+18362%
0.13 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 9.0b (Radeon 2100). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon 2100
DirectX
12 Ultimate+33%
9.0b
OpenGL
4.6+130%
2.0
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs Avivo (Radeon 2100). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Avivo. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2 (Radeon 2100).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon 2100
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
Avivo
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
Avivo
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon 2100's 50W — a 78.8% difference. The Radeon 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon 2100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon 2100
TDP
115W
50W-57%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
73°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+14067%
1.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the Radeon 2100 launched at $149. On MSRP, Radeon 2100 was 50.2% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.4 (Radeon 2100) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 16250% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon 2100
MSRP
$299
$149-50%
Performance per Dollar
65.4+16250%
0.4
Codename
AD107
Polaris 24
Release
May 18 2023
May 13 2019
Ranking
#84
#898

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