GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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NVIDIA

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

2022Core: 510 MHzBoost: 1215 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A4500 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 A4500 Embedded GPU 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 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

  • 45.8% 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).
  • 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

  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • 43.8% higher power demand at 115W vs 80W.

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

  • 91.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 96).
  • Draws 80W instead of 115W, a 35W 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 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 45.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 130.4% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 8,485), 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 A4500 Embedded GPU 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 2022. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A4500 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 A4500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 510 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,485 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU's 8,485 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 130.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 5,888 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 14.31 TFLOPS (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1215 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 46 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) with 96 Tensor cores vs 184.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score
19,548+130%
8,485
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Ampere
Process Node
5 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3072
5888+92%
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+6%
14.31 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+102%
1215 MHz
ROPs
48
96+100%
TMUs
96
184+92%
L1 Cache
3 MB
5.8 MB+93%
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
24
46+92%
Tensor Cores
96
184+92%

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A4500 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)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU 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 A4500 Embedded GPU. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
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 NVENC 8.0 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
NVENC 8.0
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
PureVideo HD VP11
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 A4500 Embedded GPU's 80W — a 35.9% difference. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
TDP
115W
80W-30%
Recommended PSU
550W
500W-9%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
73°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+60%
106.1
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Value Analysis

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
MSRP
$299
Codename
AD107
GA104
Release
May 18 2023
March 30 2022
Ranking
#84
#307

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