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 $2,100 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 342.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 14.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 115W instead of 200W, a 85W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 267mm, a 27mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,548 vs 35,431).
❌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 328), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

✅+81.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅241.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (328 vs 96).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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702.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,399 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.8 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($2,399 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌73.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 115W.
❌11.3% longer card at 267mm vs 240mm.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,100 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 342.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 14.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 115W instead of 200W, a 85W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 267mm, a 27mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+81.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅241.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (328 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 35,431).
❌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 328), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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702.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,399 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.8 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($2,399 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌73.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 115W.
❌11.3% longer card at 267mm vs 240mm.

Quick Answers

So, is RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 81.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, 328 vs 96 Tensor cores, and 32 GB vs 8 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 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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 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?

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is about 702.3% more expensive on MSRP at $2,399 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 81.3% 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 PRO 4500 Blackwell 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.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 make more sense than RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (115W vs 200W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell. The trade-off is that RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell currently gives you 81.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 PRO 4500 Blackwell Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
1080p
low	167 FPS	275 FPS
medium	152 FPS	255 FPS
high	134 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	189 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	260 FPS
medium	114 FPS	216 FPS
high	99 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	155 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	179 FPS
medium	74 FPS	149 FPS
high	62 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
1080p
low	392 FPS	771 FPS
medium	334 FPS	624 FPS
high	268 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	581 FPS
medium	209 FPS	484 FPS
high	169 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	293 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	321 FPS
medium	98 FPS	265 FPS
high	82 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	190 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
1080p
low	812 FPS	999 FPS
medium	642 FPS	999 FPS
high	551 FPS	999 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	797 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	971 FPS
medium	443 FPS	887 FPS
high	379 FPS	797 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	598 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	572 FPS
medium	297 FPS	497 FPS
high	234 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	371 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
1080p
low	746 FPS	932 FPS
medium	613 FPS	858 FPS
high	536 FPS	752 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	688 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	714 FPS
medium	486 FPS	645 FPS
high	421 FPS	564 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	504 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	525 FPS
medium	308 FPS	476 FPS
high	285 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	378 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

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 PRO 4500 Blackwell

The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1635 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 82 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,431 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell's 35,431 — the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell leads by 81.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 10,496 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 50.53 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 82 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) with 96 Tensor cores vs 328.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
G3D Mark Score	19,548	35,431+81%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	10496+242%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	50.53 TFLOPS+234%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+2%	2407 MHz
ROPs	48	112+133%
TMUs	96	328+242%
L1 Cache	3 MB	10.3 MB+243%
L2 Cache	24 MB	64 MB+167%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	82+242%
Tensor Cores	96	328+242%

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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 RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
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	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell has 32 GB. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) — a 276.5% advantage for the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 64 MB (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	1024 GB/s+276%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	24 MB	64 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	9th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell's 200W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
TDP	115W-43%	200W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0	177.2+4%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell launched at $2399. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 87.5% less ($2100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 14.8 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 341.9% better value. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).