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 A4500 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 A4500: 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

✅9.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,400 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 426.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 12.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 224), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX A4500

2021

Why buy it

✅133.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (224 vs 96).

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.
❌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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468.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,699 MSRPvs$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 9.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward RTX A4500 instead at 21,094 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, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while RTX A4500 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021. 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 $1,400 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $1,699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 426.6% (65.4 vs 12.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A4500 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 A4500

The RTX A4500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,094 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX A4500's 21,094 — the RTX A4500 leads by 7.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A4500 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7,168 (RTX A4500). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 23.65 TFLOPS (RTX A4500). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1650 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 56 (RTX A4500) with 96 Tensor cores vs 224.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500
G3D Mark Score	19,548	21,094+8%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	7168+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	23.65 TFLOPS+57%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+49%	1650 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	96	224+133%
L1 Cache	3 MB	7 MB+133%
L2 Cache	24 MB+300%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	56+133%
Tensor Cores	96	224+133%

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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 A4500 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTX A4500 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500
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 A4500 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 448 GB/s (RTX A4500) — a 64.7% advantage for the RTX A4500. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 192-bit on the RTX A4500. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6 MB (RTX A4500) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	448 GB/s+65%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	24 MB+300%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.1 (RTX A4500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
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 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A4500). 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 A4500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	7th Gen NVENC (2x)
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 A4500's 200W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 450W (RTX A4500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 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 A4500
TDP	115W-43%	200W
Recommended PSU	550W	450W-18%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	240mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+61%	105.5

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the RTX A4500 launched at $1699. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 82.4% cheaper ($1400 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.4 (RTX A4500) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 427.4% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2021).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500
MSRP	$299-82%	$1699
Performance per Dollar	65.4+427%	12.4
Codename	AD107	GA102
Release	May 18 2023	November 23 2021
Ranking	#84	#68

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