GeForce RTX 4060 vs UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

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

✅+490.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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498% HIGHER MSRP
$299 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌666.7% higher power demand at 115W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $249 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 115W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅+490.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $249 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 115W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

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498% HIGHER MSRP
$299 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌666.7% higher power demand at 115W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) 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, 490.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 498.0% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $50 MSRP, and you are getting 490.4% higher G3D Mark. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is 2021 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 3,311 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	167 FPS	99 FPS
medium	152 FPS	86 FPS
high	134 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	88 FPS
medium	114 FPS	77 FPS
high	99 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	28 FPS
medium	74 FPS	26 FPS
high	62 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	392 FPS	123 FPS
medium	334 FPS	86 FPS
high	268 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	81 FPS
medium	209 FPS	48 FPS
high	169 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	37 FPS
medium	98 FPS	25 FPS
high	82 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	812 FPS	149 FPS
medium	642 FPS	119 FPS
high	551 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	112 FPS
medium	443 FPS	89 FPS
high	379 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	74 FPS
medium	297 FPS	60 FPS
high	234 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	746 FPS	149 FPS
medium	613 FPS	119 FPS
high	536 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	112 FPS
medium	486 FPS	89 FPS
high	421 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	68 FPS
medium	308 FPS	55 FPS
high	285 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	33 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

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.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 3,311 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 490.4%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
G3D Mark Score	19,548+490%	3,311
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm

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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 UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) 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 UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
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 UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 15W — a 153.8% difference. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
TDP	115W	15W-87%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0	220.7+30%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) launched at $50. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) costs 83.3% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 66.2 (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)) — the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) offers 1.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).