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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $6,700 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1377.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 4.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 267mm, a 27mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 440), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

✅76.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅358.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (440 vs 96).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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2240.8% HIGHER MSRP
$6,999 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.4 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($6,999 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.
❌11.3% longer card at 267mm vs 240mm.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $6,700 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1377.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 4.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 267mm, a 27mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅76.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅358.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (440 vs 96).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 440), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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2240.8% HIGHER MSRP
$6,999 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.4 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($6,999 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.
❌11.3% longer card at 267mm vs 240mm.

Quick Answers

So, is RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 76.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 58.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, 440 vs 96 Tensor cores, and 48 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is about 2240.8% more expensive on MSRP at $6,999 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 76.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 58.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 make more sense than RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (115W vs 300W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell. The trade-off is that RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell currently gives you 58.4% higher G3D Mark and 76.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 4060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
1080p
low	167 FPS	275 FPS
medium	152 FPS	255 FPS
high	134 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	190 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	260 FPS
medium	114 FPS	216 FPS
high	99 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	155 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	179 FPS
medium	74 FPS	149 FPS
high	62 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
1080p
low	392 FPS	774 FPS
medium	334 FPS	613 FPS
high	268 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	605 FPS
medium	209 FPS	496 FPS
high	169 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	309 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	322 FPS
medium	98 FPS	266 FPS
high	82 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	199 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
1080p
low	812 FPS	931 FPS
medium	642 FPS	762 FPS
high	551 FPS	689 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	597 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	721 FPS
medium	443 FPS	590 FPS
high	379 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	446 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	501 FPS
medium	297 FPS	415 FPS
high	234 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	305 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
1080p
low	746 FPS	963 FPS
medium	613 FPS	883 FPS
high	536 FPS	774 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	697 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	748 FPS
medium	486 FPS	669 FPS
high	421 FPS	588 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	520 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	556 FPS
medium	308 FPS	499 FPS
high	285 FPS	445 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	348 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

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 PRO 5000 Blackwell

The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 2377 MHz. It has 14080 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 110 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,968 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's 30,968 — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell leads by 58.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 14,080 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 66.94 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2377 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 110 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) with 96 Tensor cores vs 440.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
G3D Mark Score	19,548	30,968+58%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	14080+358%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	66.94 TFLOPS+343%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+3%	2377 MHz
ROPs	48	176+267%
TMUs	96	440+358%
L1 Cache	3 MB	13.8 MB+360%
L2 Cache	24 MB	96 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	110+358%
Tensor Cores	96	440+358%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has 48 GB. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — a 276.5% advantage for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 96 MB (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	1024 GB/s+276%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	24 MB	96 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 (9th Gen) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's 300W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
TDP	115W-62%	300W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-3%	75
Perf/Watt	170.0+65%	103.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell launched at $6999. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 95.7% less ($6700 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4.4 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1386.4% better value. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).