GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce GTX 645
GeForce RTX 4060
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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 GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Per Dollar
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce GTX 645?
The matchup between the enthusiast GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB and the legacy entry-level GeForce GTX 645 reveals an astronomical gap in performance. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is more than 6000% faster, representing the jump from a budget card of 2013 to a modern powerhouse that masters 1440p Ultra with high refresh rates and cinematic graphics.
Technically, these two share no ground. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB features a massive 16GB VRAM buffer and next-gen specialized cores for Path Tracing and DLSS. The GeForce GTX 645 is based on an ancient architecture and lacks the core count or features to handle modern software. Moving from any legacy device to a 40-series Ti powered desktop is a transformative upgrade, turning previously impossible tasks into silk-smooth cinematic digital odysseys in 2026.
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the undisputed winner in every conceivable category. it represents the absolute height of graphics power for its segment and provides a world-class experience for any user. The GeForce GTX 645 is strictly for basic display output on legacy systems. if you are looking to revitalize your digital environment with a performance boost that is truly world-class, the 16GB 40-series card is the definitive and superior choice.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 645 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 939.8% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 645.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+939.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-939.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 645 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $299 for the GeForce RTX 4060, it costs 93% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 43.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+43.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce GTX 645
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.
GeForce GTX 645
The GeForce GTX 645 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,880 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce GTX 645's 1,880 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 939.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 645 uses Fermi, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 352 (GeForce GTX 645). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 645).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 645 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+940% | 1,880 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Fermi |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+773% | 352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+1666% | 0.8554 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+118% | 44 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+335% | 0.69 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+4700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 GTX 645 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 GeForce GTX 645 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 645 has 1 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 645) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 645 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+700% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+4700% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 645). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 645 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 645). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 645).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC (1st Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | PureVideo VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce GTX 645's 200W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 645). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 240mm vs 147mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 645 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-43% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 300W-45% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 240mm | 147mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-9% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+1709% | 9.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the GeForce GTX 645 launched at $150 and now averages $20. The GeForce GTX 645 costs 93.3% less ($279 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 94.0 (GeForce GTX 645) — the GeForce GTX 645 offers 43.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 645 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $150-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | $20-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4 | 94.0+44% |
| Codename | AD107 | GF100 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | May 31 2010 |
| Ranking | #84 | #618 |
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