GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTXA5000-6Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
RTX family
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NVIDIA

RTXA5000-6Q

2021Core: 1170 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTXA5000-6Q 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 RTXA5000-6Q: 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

  • +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).
  • Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 736.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,500 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1184.4% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 1,522), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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 512 MB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while RTXA5000-6Q 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 $2,201 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $2,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 10638.8% (65.4 vs 0.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTXA5000-6Q 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

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.

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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTXA5000-6Q
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%

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 RTXA5000-6Q does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTXA5000-6Q supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTXA5000-6Q
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTXA5000-6Q carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 1500% 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 64-bit on the RTXA5000-6Q. 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTXA5000-6Q
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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTXA5000-6Q
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

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the RTXA5000-6Q launched at $2500. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 88% cheaper ($2201 less). 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 newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTXA5000-6Q
MSRP
$299-88%
$2500
Performance per Dollar
65.4+10800%
0.6
Codename
AD107
GA102
Release
May 18 2023
April 12 2021
Ranking
#84
#53

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