GeForce RTX 4060 vs RADEON X600 PRO

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

RADEON X600 PRO

2020Core: 1130 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs RADEON X600 PRO Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RADEON X600 PRO FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4060 vs RADEON X600 PRO: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • 7342.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 9560.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0.7 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $99 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 41.2% longer card at 240mm vs 170mm.

RADEON X600 PRO

2020

Why buy it

  • Costs $200 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • Measures 170mm instead of 240mm, a 70mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 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).
  • Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.7 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 7342.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 29076.1% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 67), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while RADEON X600 PRO has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 7nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $200 more expensive on MSRP at $299 vs $99, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 9560.3% (65.4 vs 0.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RADEON X600 PRO Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 X600 PRO

The RADEON X600 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 67 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RADEON X600 PRO's 67 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 29076.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RADEON X600 PRO uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (RADEON X600 PRO). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6.39 TFLOPS (RADEON X600 PRO). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RADEON X600 PRO
G3D Mark Score
19,548+29076%
67
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
5 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
3072+50%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+136%
6.39 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+58%
1560 MHz
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
96
128+33%
L2 Cache
24 MB+700%
3 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The RADEON X600 PRO does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON X600 PRO leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RADEON X600 PRO
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RADEON X600 PRO carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 64-bit on the RADEON X600 PRO. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3 MB (RADEON X600 PRO) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RADEON X600 PRO
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+700%
3 MB
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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RADEON X600 PRO
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs None (RADEON X600 PRO). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs MPEG-2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,WMV9 (RADEON X600 PRO).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RADEON X600 PRO
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
None
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
MPEG-2
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,WMV9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RADEON X600 PRO's 150W — a 26.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (RADEON X600 PRO). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 240mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RADEON X600 PRO
TDP
115W-23%
150W
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
Legacy
Length
240mm
170mm
Height
111mm
65mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
73°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+42400%
0.4
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the RADEON X600 PRO launched at $99. On MSRP, RADEON X600 PRO was 66.9% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.7 (RADEON X600 PRO) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 9242.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RADEON X600 PRO
MSRP
$299
$99-67%
Performance per Dollar
65.4+9243%
0.7
Codename
AD107
Navi 10
Release
May 18 2023
January 21 2020
Ranking
#84
#216

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