GeForce RTX 4060 vs T1000 8GB

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
RTX family
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T1000 8GB

2021Core: 1065 MHzBoost: 1395 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs T1000 8GB 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 T1000 8GB: 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

  • +154.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $201 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 326% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $500 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).

Trade-offs

  • 130% higher power demand at 115W vs 50W.
  • 53.8% longer card at 240mm vs 156mm.

T1000 8GB

2021

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.
  • Measures 156mm instead of 240mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,674 vs 19,548).
  • 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.
  • 67.2% HIGHER MSRP
    $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 154.7% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 7,674), 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 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while T1000 8GB is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. 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 $201 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 326% (65.4 vs 15.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs T1000 8GB 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

T1000 8GB

The T1000 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1395 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,674 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the T1000 8GB's 7,674 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 154.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the T1000 8GB uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 896 (T1000 8GB). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000 8GB). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1395 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060T1000 8GB
G3D Mark Score
19,548+155%
7,674
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
3072+243%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+504%
2.5 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+76%
1395 MHz
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
96+71%
56
L1 Cache
3 MB+241%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+2300%
1 MB

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 T1000 8GB does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The T1000 8GB leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060T1000 8GB
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
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the T1000 8GB 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 T1000 8GB. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1 MB (T1000 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060T1000 8GB
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+2300%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.1 (T1000 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060T1000 8GB
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
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 7.0 (T1000 8GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1000 8GB).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060T1000 8GB
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
NVENC 7.0
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the T1000 8GB's 50W — a 78.8% difference. The T1000 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (T1000 8GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060T1000 8GB
TDP
115W
50W-57%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
156mm
Height
111mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
73°C
70°C-4%
Perf/Watt
170.0+11%
153.5
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the T1000 8GB launched at $500. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 40.2% cheaper ($201 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 15.3 (T1000 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 327.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060T1000 8GB
MSRP
$299-40%
$500
Performance per Dollar
65.4+327%
15.3
Codename
AD107
TU117
Release
May 18 2023
May 6 2021
Ranking
#84
#332

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