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 $80 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Draws 115W instead of 180W, a 65W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 241mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 144), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

2025

Why buy it

✅28.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (144 vs 96).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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26.8% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌56.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Draws 115W instead of 180W, a 65W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 241mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅28.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (144 vs 96).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 144), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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26.8% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌56.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 28.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 15.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 144 vs 96 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, 15.6% more raw performance headroom, and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023). 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 is easier to justify on price alone at $299 MSRP, but GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is still the stronger gaming card overall. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is about 26.8% more expensive on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 28.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 15.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB if you want the better experience; go with GeForce RTX 4060 if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

Is GeForce RTX 4060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is still a very good gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Around $299 MSRP, it makes sense if you would rather save money than pay about 26.8% more for the extra performance. If you have more room in the budget, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is still the safer long-term pick.

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

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	167 FPS	176 FPS
medium	152 FPS	161 FPS
high	134 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	141 FPS
medium	114 FPS	117 FPS
high	99 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	92 FPS
medium	74 FPS	78 FPS
high	62 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	392 FPS	490 FPS
medium	334 FPS	402 FPS
high	268 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	318 FPS
medium	209 FPS	255 FPS
high	169 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	178 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	160 FPS
medium	98 FPS	135 FPS
high	82 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	90 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	812 FPS	856 FPS
medium	642 FPS	694 FPS
high	551 FPS	616 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	508 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	665 FPS
medium	443 FPS	531 FPS
high	379 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	381 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	450 FPS
medium	297 FPS	358 FPS
high	234 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	254 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	746 FPS	744 FPS
medium	613 FPS	610 FPS
high	536 FPS	533 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	479 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	601 FPS
medium	486 FPS	491 FPS
high	421 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	377 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	363 FPS
medium	308 FPS	311 FPS
high	285 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	254 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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 RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,599 points. Launch price was $379.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's 22,599 — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB leads by 15.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2572 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) with 96 Tensor cores vs 144.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
G3D Mark Score	19,548	22,599+16%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	4608+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	23.7 TFLOPS+57%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2572 MHz+5%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	144+50%
L1 Cache	3 MB	4.5 MB+50%
L2 Cache	24 MB	32 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	36+50%
Tensor Cores	96	144+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4060 tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) — a 64.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	448 GB/s+65%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB	32 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 6th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
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/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's 180W — a 44.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
TDP	115W-36%	180W
Recommended PSU	550W-8%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	240mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+35%	125.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB launched at $379. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 21.1% less ($80 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 9.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).