GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon M535DX
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 Radeon M535DX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2506.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon M535DX.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2506.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2506.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| 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
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 248.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon M535DX.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+248.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Radeon M535DX
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.
Radeon M535DX
The Radeon M535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 750 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon M535DX's 750 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 2506.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon M535DX uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 512 (Radeon M535DX). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon M535DX). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+2506% | 750 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+500% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+1112% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+102% | 1218 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+200% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+2208% | 0.13 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 Radeon M535DX 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 Radeon M535DX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon M535DX has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1500% 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 0.5 MB (Radeon M535DX) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+1500% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+4700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon M535DX's 50W — a 78.8% difference. The Radeon M535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon M535DX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 50W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 240mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+1033% | 15.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the Radeon M535DX launched at $200 and now averages $40. The Radeon M535DX costs 86.6% less ($259 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 18.8 (Radeon M535DX) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 247.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $200-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | $40-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+248% | 18.8 |
| Codename | AD107 | Lexa |
| Release | May 18 2023 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #84 | #772 |
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