GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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NVIDIA

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

2022Core: 630 MHzBoost: 1140 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A1000 Embedded GPU 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 RTX A1000 Embedded GPU FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A1000 Embedded GPU: 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

  • 75.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown 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

  • 228.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 35W.
  • 192.7% longer card at 240mm vs 82mm.

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

  • Draws 35W instead of 115W, a 80W reduction.
  • Measures 82mm instead of 240mm, a 158mm 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.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 75.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 77.6% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 11,009), 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 A1000 Embedded GPU is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, 24 vs 16 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A1000 Embedded GPU 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.

NVIDIA

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 1140 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,009 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU's 11,009 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 77.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1140 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 16 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU) with 96 Tensor cores vs 64.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score
19,548+78%
11,009
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Ampere
Process Node
5 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3072+50%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+224%
4.669 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+116%
1140 MHz
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
96+50%
64
L1 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+1100%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
24+50%
16
Tensor Cores
96+50%
64

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 A1000 Embedded GPU does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
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)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 128-bit on the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2 MB (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+1100%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). 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 (Decode) (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU's 35W — a 106.7% difference. The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
TDP
115W
35W-70%
Recommended PSU
550W
500W-9%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
82mm
Height
111mm
4mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
73°C-3%
75°C
Perf/Watt
170.0
314.5+85%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2022).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
MSRP
$299
Codename
AD107
GA107S
Release
May 18 2023
March 30 2022
Ranking
#84
#246

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