GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018Core: 1275 MHzBoost: 1202 MHz

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RTX 4060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • 218.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 443.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $299 MSRPvs$55 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 65.4 vs 87.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $55 MSRP).
  • 76.9% higher power demand at 115W vs 65W.

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

  • Costs $244 less on MSRP ($55 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • Delivers 33.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 87.3 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • Draws 65W instead of 115W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 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, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon RX 560X (móvel)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 218.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 4,800 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 560X (móvel) 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, 307.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 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 about 443.6% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $55 MSRP, and you are getting 218.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 307.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4060 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 560X (móvel) still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.
Is Radeon RX 560X (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $55 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4060 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low167 FPS41 FPS
medium152 FPS27 FPS
high134 FPS20 FPS
ultra115 FPS13 FPS
1440p
low137 FPS29 FPS
medium114 FPS18 FPS
high99 FPS10 FPS
ultra90 FPS7 FPS
4K
low86 FPS14 FPS
medium74 FPS9 FPS
high62 FPS6 FPS
ultra55 FPS4 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low392 FPS83 FPS
medium334 FPS54 FPS
high268 FPS41 FPS
ultra211 FPS23 FPS
1440p
low240 FPS40 FPS
medium209 FPS29 FPS
high169 FPS20 FPS
ultra137 FPS14 FPS
4K
low119 FPS10 FPS
medium98 FPS8 FPS
high82 FPS7 FPS
ultra63 FPS5 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low812 FPS216 FPS
medium642 FPS173 FPS
high551 FPS144 FPS
ultra440 FPS108 FPS
1440p
low535 FPS162 FPS
medium443 FPS130 FPS
high379 FPS108 FPS
ultra329 FPS81 FPS
4K
low365 FPS108 FPS
medium297 FPS86 FPS
high234 FPS72 FPS
ultra186 FPS52 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low746 FPS183 FPS
medium613 FPS143 FPS
high536 FPS116 FPS
ultra440 FPS96 FPS
1440p
low594 FPS143 FPS
medium486 FPS111 FPS
high421 FPS86 FPS
ultra330 FPS68 FPS
4K
low358 FPS77 FPS
medium308 FPS57 FPS
high285 FPS47 FPS
ultra220 FPS36 FPS

Technical Specifications

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

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 RX 560X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1275 MHz to 1202 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 560X (móvel)'s 4,800 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 307.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1202 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
19,548+307%
4,800
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+105%
1202 MHz
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
96+50%
64
L1 Cache
3 MB+1100%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+2300%
1 MB

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 (móvel) 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 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
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 (móvel) has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — a 142.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
272 GB/s+143%
112 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+2300%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 560X (móvel)'s 65W — a 55.6% difference. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
TDP
115W
65W-43%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
73°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+130%
73.8
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) launched at $55. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) costs 81.6% less ($244 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 87.3 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) offers 33.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP
$299
$55-82%
Performance per Dollar
65.4
87.3+33%
Codename
AD107
Polaris 21
Release
May 18 2023
April 11 2018
Ranking
#84
#483