GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon RX 560X

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

✅+485.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 152.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 25.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌53.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 75W.

Radeon RX 560X

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 115W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,340 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 25.9 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX 560X

2018

Why buy it

✅+485.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 152.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 25.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 115W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌53.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,340 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 25.9 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon RX 560X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 3,340 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 560X is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 2018, 485.3% 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 Frame Generation (2023). 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 131.8% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $129 MSRP, and you are getting 485.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 152.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 560X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 560X 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 $129 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 RX 560X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 560X
1080p
low	167 FPS	41 FPS
medium	152 FPS	26 FPS
high	134 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	28 FPS
medium	114 FPS	17 FPS
high	99 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	10 FPS
medium	74 FPS	7 FPS
high	62 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 560X
1080p
low	392 FPS	94 FPS
medium	334 FPS	61 FPS
high	268 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	44 FPS
medium	209 FPS	32 FPS
high	169 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	16 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	12 FPS
medium	98 FPS	9 FPS
high	82 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	6 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 560X
1080p
low	812 FPS	150 FPS
medium	642 FPS	120 FPS
high	551 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	113 FPS
medium	443 FPS	90 FPS
high	379 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	75 FPS
medium	297 FPS	60 FPS
high	234 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	38 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 560X
1080p
low	746 FPS	150 FPS
medium	613 FPS	120 FPS
high	536 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	113 FPS
medium	486 FPS	90 FPS
high	421 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	72 FPS
medium	308 FPS	56 FPS
high	285 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	32 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 560X

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 RX 560X

The Radeon RX 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,340 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 560X's 3,340 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 485.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1275 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 560X
G3D Mark Score	19,548+485%	3,340
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3072+200%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+479%	2.611 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+93%	1275 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	96+50%	64
L1 Cache	3 MB+1100%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 560X relies on FSR Frame Generation. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.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 RX 560X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 560X
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 560X has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 560X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 560X's 75W — a 42.1% difference. The Radeon RX 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 400W (Radeon RX 560X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 560X
TDP	115W	75W-35%
Recommended PSU	550W	400W-27%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+282%	44.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 560X launched at $129. The Radeon RX 560X costs 56.9% less ($170 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 25.9 (Radeon RX 560X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 152.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).