GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+1164.4%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

0.5 GB 100

1,546

0.0%

Radeon R5 M435

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

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

✅363.7% more average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 957.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 6.2 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $250 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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌15% higher power demand at 115W vs 100W.

Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 115W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 40 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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.2 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

2020

Why buy it

✅363.7% more average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 957.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 6.2 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $250 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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 115W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌15% higher power demand at 115W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 40 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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.2 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 363.7% more FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 1,546 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U 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, 1164.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 19.6% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and you are getting 363.7% more estimated average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1164.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 957.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U 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 $250 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 Ryzen 3 5300U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
1080p
low	167 FPS	70 FPS
medium	152 FPS	56 FPS
high	134 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	52 FPS
medium	114 FPS	42 FPS
high	99 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	35 FPS
medium	74 FPS	28 FPS
high	62 FPS	23 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 Ryzen 3 5300U
1080p
low	392 FPS	70 FPS
medium	334 FPS	56 FPS
high	268 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	52 FPS
medium	209 FPS	42 FPS
high	169 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	35 FPS
medium	98 FPS	28 FPS
high	82 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	16 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
1080p
low	812 FPS	70 FPS
medium	642 FPS	56 FPS
high	551 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	52 FPS
medium	443 FPS	42 FPS
high	379 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	35 FPS
medium	297 FPS	28 FPS
high	234 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	17 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
1080p
low	746 FPS	70 FPS
medium	613 FPS	56 FPS
high	536 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	52 FPS
medium	486 FPS	42 FPS
high	421 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	35 FPS
medium	308 FPS	28 FPS
high	285 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	17 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

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 Ryzen 3 5300U

The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U's 1,546 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1164.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
G3D Mark Score	19,548+1164%	1,546
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072+118%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+226%	4.632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+50%	1645 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	96+9%	88
L2 Cache	24 MB+1500%	1.5 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 Ryzen 3 5300U 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 Ryzen 3 5300U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
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 Ryzen 3 5300U has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	24 MB+1500%	1.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U's 100W — a 14% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
TDP	115W	100W-13%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+997%	15.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $250. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U costs 16.4% less ($49 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6.2 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 954.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).