GeForce RTX 4060 vs L2

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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L2

2023Core: 1440 MHzBoost: 2520 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+257.6%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

4 GB 275

5,467

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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.

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

✅+257.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,701 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2291.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,000 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).

Trade-offs

❌42.9% longer card at 240mm vs 168mm.

L2

2023

Why buy it

✅Measures 168mm instead of 240mm, a 72mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,467 vs 19,548).
❌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).
❌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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568.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

L2

2023

Why buy it

✅+257.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,701 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2291.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,000 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).

Why buy it

✅Measures 168mm instead of 240mm, a 72mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌42.9% longer card at 240mm vs 168mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,467 vs 19,548).
❌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).
❌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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568.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than L2?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 5,467 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while L2 is a 2023 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 257.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, 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 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $1,701 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $2,000 MSRP, and you are getting 257.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2291.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is L2 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. L2 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,000 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Benchmark Check

L2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	L2
1080p
low	167 FPS	202 FPS
medium	152 FPS	190 FPS
high	134 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	180 FPS
medium	114 FPS	148 FPS
high	99 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	88 FPS
medium	74 FPS	76 FPS
high	62 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open L2

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	L2
1080p
low	392 FPS	246 FPS
medium	334 FPS	197 FPS
high	268 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	185 FPS
medium	209 FPS	148 FPS
high	169 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	123 FPS
medium	98 FPS	98 FPS
high	82 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open L2

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	L2
1080p
low	812 FPS	246 FPS
medium	642 FPS	197 FPS
high	551 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	185 FPS
medium	443 FPS	148 FPS
high	379 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	123 FPS
medium	297 FPS	98 FPS
high	234 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open L2

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	L2
1080p
low	746 FPS	246 FPS
medium	613 FPS	197 FPS
high	536 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	185 FPS
medium	486 FPS	148 FPS
high	421 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	123 FPS
medium	308 FPS	98 FPS
high	285 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open L2

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and L2

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.

L2

The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the L2's 5,467 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 257.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the L2 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 11,776 (L2). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 59.35 TFLOPS (L2). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 92 (L2) with 96 Tensor cores vs 368.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L2
G3D Mark Score	19,548+258%	5,467
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	11776+283%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	59.35 TFLOPS+293%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2520 MHz+2%
ROPs	48	128+167%
TMUs	96	368+283%
L1 Cache	3 MB	11.5 MB+283%
L2 Cache	24 MB	96 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	92+283%
Tensor Cores	96	368+283%

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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 L2 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 L2 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L2
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 L2 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 96 MB (L2) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L2
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB	96 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12_2 (L2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L2
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L2). 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 (L2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L2
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 L2's 275W — a 82.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (L2). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	L2
TDP	115W-58%	275W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	168mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+754%	19.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the L2 launched at $2000. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 85% less ($1701 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2.7 (L2) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 2322.2% better value.