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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $7,201 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2348.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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2408.4% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $7,201 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2348.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.

Why buy it

✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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2408.4% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is L40S better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 19,548 vs 20,023 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer L40S is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022 and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $299 MSRP. L40S is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. L40S is about 2408.4% more expensive on MSRP at $7,500 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 2.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (115W vs 300W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 make more sense than L40S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (115W vs 300W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of L40S. The trade-off is that L40S currently gives you 2.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

L40S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	L40S
1080p
low	167 FPS	287 FPS
medium	152 FPS	256 FPS
high	134 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	256 FPS
medium	114 FPS	214 FPS
high	99 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	117 FPS
medium	74 FPS	98 FPS
high	62 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open L40S

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	L40S
1080p
low	392 FPS	784 FPS
medium	334 FPS	629 FPS
high	268 FPS	478 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	416 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	646 FPS
medium	209 FPS	528 FPS
high	169 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	332 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	338 FPS
medium	98 FPS	273 FPS
high	82 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	201 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open L40S

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	L40S
1080p
low	812 FPS	901 FPS
medium	642 FPS	721 FPS
high	551 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	451 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	676 FPS
medium	443 FPS	541 FPS
high	379 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	338 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	451 FPS
medium	297 FPS	360 FPS
high	234 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	225 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open L40S

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	L40S
1080p
low	746 FPS	483 FPS
medium	613 FPS	422 FPS
high	536 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	288 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	345 FPS
medium	486 FPS	312 FPS
high	421 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	224 FPS
medium	308 FPS	193 FPS
high	285 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	117 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and L40S

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.

L40S

The L40S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,023 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 and the L40S reaches 20,023 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 142 (L40S) with 96 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L40S
G3D Mark Score	19,548	20,023+2%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	18176+492%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	91.61 TFLOPS+506%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2520 MHz+2%
ROPs	48	192+300%
TMUs	96	568+492%
L1 Cache	3 MB	17.8 MB+493%
L2 Cache	24 MB	48 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	142+492%
Tensor Cores	96	568+492%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 L40S 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 L40S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L40S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the L40S has 48 GB. The L40S offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 252.9% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L40S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	960 GB/s+253%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	24 MB	48 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L40S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40S). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L40S
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the L40S's 300W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L40S
TDP	115W-62%	300W
Recommended PSU	550W-31%	800W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	240mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-14%	85°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+155%	66.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the L40S launched at $7500. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 96% less ($7201 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2.7 (L40S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 2322.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).