RTX 4000 Ada Generation vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 4000 Ada Generation
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX 4000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (2 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (247mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $379 versus $1,547 for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation, it costs 76% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 289% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX 4000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+289%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,547) | ✅More affordable ($379) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RTX 4000 Ada Generation and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,046 points.
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,918 points. Launch price was $379.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation scores 24,046 and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti reaches 22,918 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti). Raw compute: 26.73 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 2572 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) with 192 Tensor cores vs 144.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 24,046+5% | 22,918 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+33% | 4608 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 26.73 TFLOPS+13% | 23.7 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 2572 MHz+65% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 192+33% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+33% | 4.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+50% | 32 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+33% | 36 |
| Tensor Cores | 192+33% | 144 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX 4000 Ada Generation gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) — a 24.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. Bus width: 160-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 16 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 ECC | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 448 GB/s+24% |
| Bus Width | 160-bit+25% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+50% | 32 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (3x) (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti).
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (3x) | 9th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti's 180W — a 88% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 247mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-61% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 450W-40% |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 247mm |
| Height | 111mm | 135mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 343.5+170% | 127.3 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1547, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti launched at $379 and now averages $379. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti costs 75.5% less ($1168 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.5 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 60.5 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti offers 290.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | $379-81% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1547 | $379-76% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.5 | 60.5+290% |
| Codename | AD104 | GB206 |
| Release | August 9 2023 | April 16 2025 |
| Ranking | #47 | #57 |
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