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

✅+159.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $301 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 420.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 12.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $600 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.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Pro 580X

2019

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,540 vs 19,548).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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100.7% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.6 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon Pro 580X

2019

Why buy it

✅+159.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $301 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 420.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 12.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $600 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.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,540 vs 19,548).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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100.7% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.6 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon Pro 580X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 7,540 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro 580X is a 2019 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 2019, 159.3% more raw performance headroom, better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling, and a 5nm process instead of 14nm. 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?

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 $301 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 159.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 420.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 580X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 580X 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 $600 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 580X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	167 FPS	104 FPS
medium	152 FPS	88 FPS
high	134 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	50 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	90 FPS
medium	114 FPS	75 FPS
high	99 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	36 FPS
medium	74 FPS	32 FPS
high	62 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	392 FPS	195 FPS
medium	334 FPS	169 FPS
high	268 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	137 FPS
medium	209 FPS	111 FPS
high	169 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	74 FPS
medium	98 FPS	62 FPS
high	82 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	38 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	812 FPS	339 FPS
medium	642 FPS	271 FPS
high	551 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	254 FPS
medium	443 FPS	204 FPS
high	379 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	127 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	170 FPS
medium	297 FPS	136 FPS
high	234 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	85 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	746 FPS	240 FPS
medium	613 FPS	208 FPS
high	536 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	143 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	186 FPS
medium	486 FPS	163 FPS
high	421 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	100 FPS
medium	308 FPS	81 FPS
high	285 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	50 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon Pro 580X

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 580X

The Radeon Pro 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 18 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,540 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Pro 580X's 7,540 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 159.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580X). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580X). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 580X
G3D Mark Score	19,548+159%	7,540
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3072+33%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+173%	5.53 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+105%	1200 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	96	144+50%
L1 Cache	3 MB+436%	0.56 MB
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 580X 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 580X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 580X
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 580X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 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 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 580X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 580X
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon Pro 580X's 150W — a 26.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro 580X
TDP	115W-23%	150W
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-14%	85°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+238%	50.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 580X launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 50.2% less ($301 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.6 (Radeon Pro 580X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 419% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).