GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce GTX 670M
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 GeForce GTX 670M
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce GTX 670M?
Connecting the GeForce GTX 670M to the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB highlights a decade of rapid mobile-to-desktop evolution. The GTX 670M was a high-end mobile GPU in 2012, based on the Fermi architecture. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is a 2023 desktop card built on the state-of-the-art Ada Lovelace architecture, offering a massive leap in both efficiency and raw power.\n\nIn raw performance, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is more than 30 times faster and brings with it features like Ray Tracing and AI Frame Generation that weren't even imagined when the 670M was released. The mobile card lacks the driver support and hardware instructions to run any modern games, while the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB handles them at ultra settings at high resolutions. The 16GB of VRAM on the modern card further distances it from the legacy 2GB and 3GB configurations found on the older mobile chip.\n\nUltimately, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the definitive choice for any modern user. The GTX 670M is a part of laptop history, representing an important step in mobile graphics. For anyone moving from such a legacy mobile environment to the modern desktop, the upgrade to an RTX 40-series card will provide an incredible, night-and-day difference in visual quality and system response.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2012). 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 670M 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 1040.5% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (8 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 670M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1040.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1040.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 670M
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 670M
The GeForce GTX 670M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 598 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,714 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce GTX 670M's 1,714 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1040.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 670M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 670M). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.8037 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+1040% | 1,714 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+814% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+1780% | 0.8037 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+100% | 24 |
| TMUs | 96+71% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+582% | 0.44 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+6216% | 0.38 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 670M 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 670M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 670M has 3 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 166.7% 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 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 670M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+167% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+6216% | 0.38 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GTX 670M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 670M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | No NVENC (Fermi) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce GTX 670M's 75W — a 42.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 670M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 670M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 75W-35% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 240mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-3% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+642% | 22.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | — |
| Codename | AD107 | GF114 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #84 | #728 |
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