GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTXA5000-6Q

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

✅+1184.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,201 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10638.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 256), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTXA5000-6Q

2021

Why buy it

✅166.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (256 vs 96).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,522 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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736.1% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

RTXA5000-6Q

2021

Why buy it

✅+1184.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,201 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10638.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).

Why buy it

✅166.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (256 vs 96).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 256), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,522 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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736.1% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than RTXA5000-6Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 1,522 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while RTXA5000-6Q is a 2021 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 1184.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 512 MB, and 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 leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $2,201 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 1184.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 10638.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTXA5000-6Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTXA5000-6Q is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,500 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

RTXA5000-6Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTXA5000-6Q
1080p
low	167 FPS	68 FPS
medium	152 FPS	55 FPS
high	134 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	51 FPS
medium	114 FPS	41 FPS
high	99 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	34 FPS
medium	74 FPS	27 FPS
high	62 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTXA5000-6Q
1080p
low	392 FPS	68 FPS
medium	334 FPS	55 FPS
high	268 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	51 FPS
medium	209 FPS	41 FPS
high	169 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	34 FPS
medium	98 FPS	27 FPS
high	82 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTXA5000-6Q
1080p
low	812 FPS	68 FPS
medium	642 FPS	55 FPS
high	551 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	51 FPS
medium	443 FPS	41 FPS
high	379 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	34 FPS
medium	297 FPS	27 FPS
high	234 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	17 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTXA5000-6Q
1080p
low	746 FPS	68 FPS
medium	613 FPS	55 FPS
high	536 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	51 FPS
medium	486 FPS	41 FPS
high	421 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	34 FPS
medium	308 FPS	27 FPS
high	285 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	17 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and RTXA5000-6Q

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.

RTXA5000-6Q

The RTXA5000-6Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,522 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTXA5000-6Q's 1,522 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1184.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTXA5000-6Q uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-6Q). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-6Q). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 64 (RTXA5000-6Q) with 96 Tensor cores vs 256.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTXA5000-6Q
G3D Mark Score	19,548+1184%	1,522
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	8192+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	27.77 TFLOPS+84%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+45%	1695 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	96	256+167%
L1 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%
L2 Cache	24 MB+300%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	64+167%
Tensor Cores	96	256+167%

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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 RTXA5000-6Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTXA5000-6Q supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTXA5000-6Q
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 RTXA5000-6Q has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6 MB (RTXA5000-6Q) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTXA5000-6Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+300%	6 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTXA5000-6Q's 230W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (RTXA5000-6Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTXA5000-6Q
TDP	115W-50%	230W
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+2476%	6.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the RTXA5000-6Q launched at $2500. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 88% less ($2201 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.6 (RTXA5000-6Q) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 10800% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).