GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is about 18% faster for gaming.

Verdict

  • Performance index: the GeForce RTX 4060 is 18% faster (59 vs 50).
  • 1080p high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 4060 +15% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 4 of 23 games.
  • 1440p high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 4060 +16% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 2 of 23 games.
  • 4K high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 4060 +18% on average (est.).
  • Video memory: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has 12 GB vs 8 GB.
  • Power (TDP): GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 170 W, GeForce RTX 4060 115 W; the GeForce RTX 4060 delivers 74% more performance per watt.
  • Age: the GeForce RTX 4060 is 2 years newer (2023 vs 2021).

FPS figures assume a Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the fastest gaming processor in our catalog, so the graphics card is the limit wherever possible.

Specs

SpecGeForce RTX 3060 12GBGeForce RTX 4060
Performance index5059
Brand / seriesNVIDIA RTX 30NVIDIA RTX 40
Released20212023
Video memory12 GB8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus192-bit128-bit
Power (TDP)170 W115 W
Hardware ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingDLSS, FSRDLSS, FSR

Ray tracing and upscaling support follow the GPU architecture (series), not per-game support.

Estimated FPS in popular games (high preset)

Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+.

Values above 300 fps are shown as 300+. Hover a value for its range. How we estimate FPS

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