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

✅139.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 144.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon R9 380X

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Measures 221mm instead of 240mm, a 19mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon R9 380X

2015

Why buy it

✅139.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 144.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Measures 221mm instead of 240mm, a 19mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon R9 380X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 139.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 6,131 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon R9 380X is a 2015 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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 2015, 218.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 30.6% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 139.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 218.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 380X really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon R9 380X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R9 380X is 2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 6,131 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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

Radeon R9 380X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	167 FPS	78 FPS
medium	152 FPS	67 FPS
high	134 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	68 FPS
medium	114 FPS	60 FPS
high	99 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	25 FPS
medium	74 FPS	23 FPS
high	62 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	392 FPS	133 FPS
medium	334 FPS	105 FPS
high	268 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	78 FPS
medium	209 FPS	58 FPS
high	169 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	31 FPS
medium	98 FPS	23 FPS
high	82 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	812 FPS	276 FPS
medium	642 FPS	221 FPS
high	551 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	207 FPS
medium	443 FPS	166 FPS
high	379 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	103 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	138 FPS
medium	297 FPS	110 FPS
high	234 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	69 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	746 FPS	135 FPS
medium	613 FPS	112 FPS
high	536 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	100 FPS
medium	486 FPS	83 FPS
high	421 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	60 FPS
medium	308 FPS	47 FPS
high	285 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon R9 380X

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 R9 380X

The Radeon R9 380X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,131 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon R9 380X's 6,131 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 218.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R9 380X uses GCN 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
G3D Mark Score	19,548+219%	6,131
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3072+50%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+280%	3.973 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+154%	970 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	96	128+33%
L1 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+4700%	0.5 MB

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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 Radeon R9 380X 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 R9 380X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 380X has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 106 GB/s (Radeon R9 380X) — a 156.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 380X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+157%	106 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+4700%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 380X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_0)
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 VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 380X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R9 380X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon R9 380X's 250W — a 74% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
TDP	115W-54%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	240mm	221mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-3%	75
Perf/Watt	170.0+594%	24.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 380X launched at $229. The Radeon R9 380X costs 23.4% less ($70 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 26.8 (Radeon R9 380X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 144% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).