GeForce RTX 4060 vs T400 4GB

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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T400 4GB

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+414.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

T400 4GB

2 GB 30

3,803

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

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

✅+414% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 173.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌283.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 30W.
❌53.8% longer card at 240mm vs 156mm.

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 115W, a 85W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 240mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB 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, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.9 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅+414% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 173.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 115W, a 85W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 240mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌283.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 30W.
❌53.8% longer card at 240mm vs 156mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB 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, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.9 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than T400 4GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 3,803 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while T400 4GB 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, 414.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 88.1% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 414.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 173.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is T400 4GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. T400 4GB 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 $159 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

T400 4GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	T400 4GB
1080p
low	167 FPS	35 FPS
medium	152 FPS	22 FPS
high	134 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	21 FPS
medium	114 FPS	13 FPS
high	99 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	8 FPS
medium	74 FPS	6 FPS
high	62 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	T400 4GB
1080p
low	392 FPS	48 FPS
medium	334 FPS	26 FPS
high	268 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	14 FPS
medium	209 FPS	9 FPS
high	169 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	5 FPS
medium	98 FPS	3 FPS
high	82 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	T400 4GB
1080p
low	812 FPS	171 FPS
medium	642 FPS	137 FPS
high	551 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	128 FPS
medium	443 FPS	103 FPS
high	379 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	86 FPS
medium	297 FPS	68 FPS
high	234 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	43 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	T400 4GB
1080p
low	746 FPS	170 FPS
medium	613 FPS	137 FPS
high	536 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	116 FPS
medium	486 FPS	94 FPS
high	421 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	69 FPS
medium	308 FPS	53 FPS
high	285 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and T400 4GB

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.

T400 4GB

The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the T400 4GB's 3,803 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 414%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the T400 4GB uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	T400 4GB
G3D Mark Score	19,548+414%	3,803
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3072+700%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+1281%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+73%	1425 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	96+300%	24
L1 Cache	3 MB+689%	0.38 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB

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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 T400 4GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The T400 4GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	T400 4GB
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the T400 4GB has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 300% 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 1 MB (T400 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	T400 4GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12_0 (T400 4GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	T400 4GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	T400 4GB
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the T400 4GB's 30W — a 117.2% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	T400 4GB
TDP	115W	30W-74%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	156mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+34%	126.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the T400 4GB launched at $159. The T400 4GB costs 46.8% less ($140 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 23.9 (T400 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 173.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).