GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
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On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5090 comes out dramatically faster — about 400% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. But the GeForce RTX 4060 is the better value, undercutting it by $419,490 INR for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster, around 400% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5090 packs 21,760 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4060 currently lists from $42,879 INR, $419,490 INR less than the GeForce RTX 5090 at $462,369 INR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~116% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $42,580 INR above its $299 INR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5090 still sits about $460,370 INR above its $1,999 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 575W, the GeForce RTX 4060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5090 carries 32GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4060. The extra 24GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 5090's memory is also faster — 1,792 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (512-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5090 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 5090?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5090 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5090 better than the GeForce RTX 4060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the GeForce RTX 5090?
Is the GeForce RTX 5090 worth the extra $419,490 INR over the GeForce RTX 4060?
Does the GeForce RTX 5090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 21,760✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 170✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96 | 680✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,830 MHz | 2,010 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,460 MHz✓ | 2,407 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 512-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 17 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 575 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Jan 2025 |
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