GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
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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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 53.6% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-53.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+53.6%) |
| 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 (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $1,750 for the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition, it costs 83% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 281.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+281.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($299) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,750) |
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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
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.
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 577 MHz to 1432 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,020 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 30,020 — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition leads by 53.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 25.66 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1432 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) with 96 Tensor cores vs 280.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548 | 30,020+54% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 8960+192% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS | 25.66 TFLOPS+70% |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+72% | 1432 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 96 | 280+192% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 8.8 MB+193% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB | 48 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 70+192% |
| Tensor Cores | 96 | 280+192% |
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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition 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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB | 48 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 9th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC 6th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 70W — a 48.6% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 72°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 70W-39% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 167mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C | 72°C-1% |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0 | 428.9+152% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition launched at $1999 and now averages $1750. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 82.9% less ($1451 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 17.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 280.2% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-85% | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299-83% | $1750 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+280% | 17.2 |
| Codename | AD107 | GB203 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | August 11 2025 |
| Ranking | #84 | #17 |
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