RTX A4000 vs GeForce RTX 4060
RTX A4000
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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 A4000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 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 $1,111 for the RTX A4000, it costs 73% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 273.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+273.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,111) | ✅More affordable ($299) |
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 A4000 and GeForce RTX 4060
RTX A4000
The RTX A4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,463 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4000 scores 19,463 and the GeForce RTX 4060 reaches 19,548 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX A4000) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX A4000) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 192 Tensor cores vs 96.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,463 | 19,548 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+100% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.17 TFLOPS+27% | 15.11 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 2460 MHz+58% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 192+100% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB+500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+100% | 24 |
| Tensor Cores | 192+100% | 96 |
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 A4000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A4000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The RTX A4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 64.7% advantage for the RTX A4000. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A4000) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+65% | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4000 draws 140W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 19.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A4000) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W | 115W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 73°C-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 139.0 | 170.0+22% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4000 launched at $1111 MSRP and currently averages $1111, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 73.1% less ($812 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.5 (RTX A4000) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 273.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1111 | $299-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1111 | $299-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.5 | 65.4+274% |
| Codename | GA104 | AD107 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #85 | #84 |
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