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 27% 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
Β£308
Perf Index
22%
Value Score
0.071
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP115W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Price
Β£266
Perf Index
28%
Value Score
0.105
VRAM8GB GDDR7
Thermal TDP145W

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 27% 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 $266 GBP against $308 GBP for the GeForce RTX 4060. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 47%. The GeForce RTX 5060 is trading below its $299 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal.

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 β€” 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 β€” 448 GB/s versus 272 GB/s β€” 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 β€” 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 27% 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 $42 GBP over the GeForce RTX 5060?

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