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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation: 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

✅4.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $326 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $625 MSRP).
✅Delivers 138.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 27.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $625 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌64.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 70W.
❌43.7% longer card at 240mm vs 167mm.

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

2024

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 70W instead of 115W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 167mm instead of 240mm, a 73mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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109% HIGHER MSRP
$625 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.4 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($625 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 4.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 14% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 17,147), 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: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while RTX 2000 Ada Generation is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support and 24 vs 22 ray-tracing units. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $326 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $625, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 138.3% (65.4 vs 27.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX 2000 Ada Generation Technical Specifications

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

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.

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 2130 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 22 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,147 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX 2000 Ada Generation's 17,147 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 14%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,816 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 TFLOPS (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2130 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 22 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) with 96 Tensor cores vs 88.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	19,548+14%	17,147
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072+9%	2816
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+26%	12 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+15%	2130 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96+9%	88
L1 Cache	3 MB+7%	2.8 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+100%	12 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24+9%	22
Tensor Cores	96+9%	88

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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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation carries 16 GB. RTX 2000 Ada Generation gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 256 GB/s (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) — a 6.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 128-bit on the RTX 2000 Ada Generation. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 MB (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+6%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+100%	12 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX 2000 Ada Generation's 70W — a 48.6% difference. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
TDP	115W	70W-39%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	167mm
Height	111mm	68mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-3%	75°C
Perf/Watt	170.0	245.0+44%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation launched at $625. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 52.2% cheaper ($326 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 27.4 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 138.7% better value. The newer card here is RTX 2000 Ada Generation (2024 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 2000 Ada Generation
MSRP	$299-52%	$625
Performance per Dollar	65.4+139%	27.4
Codename	AD107	AD107
Release	May 18 2023	February 12 2024
Ranking	#84	#107

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