GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A400

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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NVIDIA

RTX A400

2024Core: 727 MHzBoost: 1762 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A400 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 A400 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 A400: 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

  • 339.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 47.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 44.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $135 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 130% higher power demand at 115W vs 50W.

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

  • Costs $164 less on MSRP ($135 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 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 44.3 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($135 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 339.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 226.7% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 5,983), 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 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while RTX A400 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and 24 vs 6 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 $164 more expensive on MSRP at $299 vs $135, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 47.5% (65.4 vs 44.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A400 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 A400

The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX A400's 5,983 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 226.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A400 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 768 (RTX A400). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1762 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6 (RTX A400) with 96 Tensor cores vs 24.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A400
G3D Mark Score
19,548+227%
5,983
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Ampere
Process Node
5 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3072+300%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+458%
2.706 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+40%
1762 MHz
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
96+300%
24
Ray Tracing Cores
24+300%
6
Tensor Cores
96+300%
24

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 A400 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTX A400 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A400
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)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A400 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 100% 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 128-bit on the RTX A400.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A400
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX A400's 50W — a 78.8% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (RTX A400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A400
TDP
115W
50W-57%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
73°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+42%
119.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the RTX A400 launched at $135. On MSRP, RTX A400 was 54.8% cheaper ($164 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 44.3 (RTX A400) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 47.6% better value. The newer card here is RTX A400 (2024 vs 2023).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A400
MSRP
$299
$135-55%
Performance per Dollar
65.4+48%
44.3
Codename
AD107
GA107
Release
May 18 2023
April 16 2024
Ranking
#84
#397

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