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

✅181.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 175.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 23.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $300 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

❌35.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 85W.

Radeon Pro 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 85W instead of 115W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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).
❌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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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon Pro 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅181.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 175.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 23.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $300 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).

Why buy it

✅Draws 85W instead of 115W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌35.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 85W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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).
❌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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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon Pro 5300?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 181.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 7,125 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro 5300 is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 2020, 174.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. 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 about $1 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 181.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 174.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 175.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 5300 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5300 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $300 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

Radeon Pro 5300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 5300
1080p
low	167 FPS	78 FPS
medium	152 FPS	68 FPS
high	134 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	71 FPS
medium	114 FPS	61 FPS
high	99 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	26 FPS
medium	74 FPS	24 FPS
high	62 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 5300
1080p
low	392 FPS	118 FPS
medium	334 FPS	82 FPS
high	268 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	78 FPS
medium	209 FPS	47 FPS
high	169 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	37 FPS
medium	98 FPS	25 FPS
high	82 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 5300
1080p
low	812 FPS	321 FPS
medium	642 FPS	256 FPS
high	551 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	160 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	240 FPS
medium	443 FPS	192 FPS
high	379 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	157 FPS
medium	297 FPS	128 FPS
high	234 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	62 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 5300
1080p
low	746 FPS	141 FPS
medium	613 FPS	113 FPS
high	536 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	80 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	104 FPS
medium	486 FPS	85 FPS
high	421 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	59 FPS
medium	308 FPS	47 FPS
high	285 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon Pro 5300

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.

Radeon Pro 5300

The Radeon Pro 5300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,125 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Pro 5300's 7,125 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 174.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 5300
G3D Mark Score	19,548+174%	7,125
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072+140%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+258%	4.224 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+49%	1650 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	96+20%	80
L2 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 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 Radeon Pro 5300 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 Radeon Pro 5300 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 5300
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 5300 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 5300) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 5300
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5300). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 5300
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5300).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 5300
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon Pro 5300's 85W — a 30% difference. The Radeon Pro 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5300). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 5300
TDP	115W	85W-26%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+103%	83.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 5300 launched at $300. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 0.3% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 23.8 (Radeon Pro 5300) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 174.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).