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 4000 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 4000 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

✅6.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,700 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 443.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 12.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Measures 240mm instead of 267mm, a 27mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,548 vs 24,046).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌64.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 70W.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅+23% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅100% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 96).
✅Draws 70W instead of 115W, a 45W 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.
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568.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌11.3% longer card at 267mm vs 240mm.

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 6.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward RTX 4000 Ada Generation instead at 24,046 vs 19,548, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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 2 GB of VRAM. 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 $1,700 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $1,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 443.5% (65.4 vs 12.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX 4000 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 4000 Ada Generation

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,046 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation's 24,046 — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation leads by 23%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6,144 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 26.73 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 48 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) with 96 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	19,548	24,046+23%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	6144+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	26.73 TFLOPS+77%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+58%	1560 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	192+100%
L1 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB	48 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	48+100%
Tensor Cores	96	192+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4000 Ada Generation carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 300% 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 360 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) — a 32.4% advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 160-bit on the RTX 4000 Ada Generation. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6 ECC
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	360 GB/s+32%
Bus Width	128-bit	160-bit+25%
L2 Cache	24 MB	48 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (RTX 4000 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 4000 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 (3x) (RTX 4000 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 4000 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	8th Gen NVENC (3x)
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 4000 Ada Generation's 70W — a 48.6% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 750W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
TDP	115W	70W-39%
Recommended PSU	550W-27%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 8-pin
Length	240mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0	343.5+102%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation launched at $1999. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 85% cheaper ($1700 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.0 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 445% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP	$299-85%	$1999
Performance per Dollar	65.4+445%	12.0
Codename	AD107	AD104
Release	May 18 2023	August 9 2023
Ranking	#84	#47

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