GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

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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Price
€508
Performance
20%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Price
€310
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+65% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 272 GB/s)
+25% CUDA Cores (3,840 vs 3,072)
+25% RT Cores (30 vs 24)

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 $310 EUR against $508 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 113%. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $209 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?

The GeForce RTX 5060 is significantly faster, roughly 30% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the GeForce RTX 5060?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 worth the extra $198 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5060 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 5060
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,0723,840
Ray Tracing Cores2430
Tensor / AI Cores96120

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 5060
Base Clock1,830 MHz2,280 MHz
Boost Clock2,460 MHz2,497 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 5060
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed17 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth272 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 5060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP115 W145 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedJun 2023May 2025