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 5060 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅48.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,620 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 402.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 60.5 vs 12.0 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (144 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅33.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 144).
✅Draws 70W instead of 180W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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427.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.0 vs 60.5 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

2025

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅48.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,620 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 402.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 60.5 vs 12.0 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅33.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 144).
✅Draws 70W instead of 180W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (144 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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427.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.0 vs 60.5 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5060 Ti better than RTX 4000 Ada Generation?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 48.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 4.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is about $1,620 cheaper on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $1,999 MSRP, and you are getting 48.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (22,918 vs 24,046). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 402.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTX 4000 Ada Generation still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX 4000 Ada Generation is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,999 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 5060 Ti Benchmark Check

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	221 FPS	123 FPS
medium	207 FPS	115 FPS
high	181 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	167 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	195 FPS	102 FPS
medium	165 FPS	89 FPS
high	137 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	63 FPS
4K
low	136 FPS	56 FPS
medium	115 FPS	50 FPS
high	93 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	490 FPS	495 FPS
medium	403 FPS	418 FPS
high	318 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	283 FPS
1440p
low	318 FPS	338 FPS
medium	256 FPS	279 FPS
high	209 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	160 FPS	165 FPS
medium	135 FPS	138 FPS
high	112 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	97 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	890 FPS	549 FPS
medium	718 FPS	468 FPS
high	637 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	516 FPS	333 FPS
1440p
low	681 FPS	434 FPS
medium	541 FPS	367 FPS
high	469 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	260 FPS
4K
low	462 FPS	271 FPS
medium	365 FPS	225 FPS
high	318 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	258 FPS	149 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	744 FPS	401 FPS
medium	610 FPS	332 FPS
high	533 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	479 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	601 FPS	313 FPS
medium	491 FPS	261 FPS
high	425 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	377 FPS	214 FPS
4K
low	363 FPS	179 FPS
medium	311 FPS	156 FPS
high	287 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	254 FPS	123 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 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: 22,918 points. Launch price was $379.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,046 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti scores 22,918 and the RTX 4000 Ada Generation reaches 24,046 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 6,144 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 26.73 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2572 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 48 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) with 144 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	22,918	24,046+5%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4608	6144+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	23.7 TFLOPS	26.73 TFLOPS+13%
Boost Clock	2572 MHz+65%	1560 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	144	192+33%
L1 Cache	4.5 MB	6 MB+33%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	36	48+33%
Tensor Cores	144	192+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 360 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) — a 24.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+700%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6 ECC
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+24%	360 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	160-bit+25%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 8th Gen NVENC (3x) (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
Encoder	9th Gen NVENC	8th Gen NVENC (3x)
Decoder	6th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti draws 180W versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation's 70W — a 88% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 750W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 247mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
TDP	180W	70W-61%
Recommended PSU	450W-40%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 8-pin
Length	247mm	267mm
Height	135mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	127.3	343.5+170%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti launched at $379 MSRP, while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation launched at $1999. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti costs 81% less ($1620 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 60.5 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) vs 12.0 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti offers 404.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).