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 $3,701 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 764% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 7.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).
✅Draws 115W instead of 250W, a 135W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 267mm, a 27mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,548 vs 30,269).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 400), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅+54.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅316.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (400 vs 96).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

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1237.8% HIGHER MSRP
$4,000 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($4,000 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌117.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 115W.
❌11.3% longer card at 267mm vs 240mm.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $3,701 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 764% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 7.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).
✅Draws 115W instead of 250W, a 135W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 267mm, a 27mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+54.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅316.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (400 vs 96).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,548 vs 30,269).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 400), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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1237.8% HIGHER MSRP
$4,000 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($4,000 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌117.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 115W.
❌11.3% longer card at 267mm vs 240mm.

Quick Answers

So, is RTX 5000 Ada Generation better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. RTX 5000 Ada Generation is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 54.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, 400 vs 96 Tensor cores, and 32 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

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

RTX 5000 Ada Generation is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 54.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 8 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 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?

RTX 5000 Ada Generation is about 1237.8% more expensive on MSRP at $4,000 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 54.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, RTX 5000 Ada Generation is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $299 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, RTX 5000 Ada Generation earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	167 FPS	285 FPS
medium	152 FPS	255 FPS
high	134 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	253 FPS
medium	114 FPS	212 FPS
high	99 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	116 FPS
medium	74 FPS	97 FPS
high	62 FPS	68 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	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	392 FPS	629 FPS
medium	334 FPS	517 FPS
high	268 FPS	400 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	347 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	518 FPS
medium	209 FPS	428 FPS
high	169 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	281 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	303 FPS
medium	98 FPS	255 FPS
high	82 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	191 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	812 FPS	999 FPS
medium	642 FPS	999 FPS
high	551 FPS	908 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	681 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	966 FPS
medium	443 FPS	817 FPS
high	379 FPS	681 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	511 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	567 FPS
medium	297 FPS	492 FPS
high	234 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	341 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	746 FPS	483 FPS
medium	613 FPS	423 FPS
high	536 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	292 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	338 FPS
medium	486 FPS	306 FPS
high	421 FPS	269 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	206 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	224 FPS
medium	308 FPS	193 FPS
high	285 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	118 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,269 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 30,269 — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation leads by 54.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12,800 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 100 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) with 96 Tensor cores vs 400.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	19,548	30,269+55%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	12800+317%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	65.28 TFLOPS+332%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2550 MHz+4%
ROPs	48	176+267%
TMUs	96	400+317%
L1 Cache	3 MB	12.5 MB+317%
L2 Cache	24 MB	72 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	100+317%
Tensor Cores	96	400+317%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
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)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation has 32 GB. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 576 GB/s (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — a 111.8% advantage for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 72 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6 ECC
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	576 GB/s+112%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB	72 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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) (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 250W — a 74% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
TDP	115W-54%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	240mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+40%	121.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation launched at $4000. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 92.5% less ($3701 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7.6 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 760.5% better value.