GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5060 is the clear winner, offering 125.6% better value than GeForce RTX 4060.
The GeForce RTX 5060 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 4060, leading by roughly 30% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 5060 is significantly faster, around 30% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5060 packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 starts at $288 EUR against $500 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4060. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 126%. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $201 EUR above its $299 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 pulls less power (115W vs 145W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 5060 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5060's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 272 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4060 (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 5060?
The GeForce RTX 5060 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 4060 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 better than the GeForce RTX 4060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the GeForce RTX 5060?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 worth the extra $212 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 30✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96 | 120✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,830 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,460 MHz | 2,497 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 17 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 145 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jun 2023 | May 2025 |
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