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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4060
37,77729% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 309063% better
61,56947% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 3090 has 63% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4060208% better
126.3477% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 3090
41.0725% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 208% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2023 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD107) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,125 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 272 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 4060 includes 3,072 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,830 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,460 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 96 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 96 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 24 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4060 has the 62nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 29.11% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 37,777 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 126.34. This is the 10th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2020 with a MSRP of $1,499. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,219 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 936.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3090 includes 10,496 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,395 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,695 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 328 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 328 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 82 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3090 is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 350 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 750 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3090 has the 23rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 47.44% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 61,569 score and $1,499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 41.07. This is the 82nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3090
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2023Q3 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)$299$1,499
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3090
Low - 1080p
147 FPS
221 FPS(+50.34%)
Medium - 1080p
119 FPS
190 FPS(+59.83%)
High - 1080p
104 FPS
172 FPS(+65%)
Ultra - 1080p
95 FPS
160 FPS(+68.21%)
QHD - 1440p
70 FPS
126 FPS(+79.43%)
4K UHD - 2160p
39 FPS
75 FPS(+91.28%)
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)6.84-11%
Arc B5807.37-4%
GeForce RTX 40607.67
GeForce RTX 50608.17+7%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti8.89+16%
Radeon RX 7900 XT10.44+36%
GeForce RTX 408011.89+55%
GeForce RTX 309020.09+162%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4060
37,77729% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 309063% better
61,56947% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 3090 has 63% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4060 is ranked 62nd with a score of 37,777, and the GeForce RTX 3090 is ranked 23rd with a score of 61,569.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4060208% better
126.3477% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 3090
41.0725% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 208% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4060 is ranked 10th with a performance per dollar of 126.34, and the GeForce RTX 3090 is ranked 82nd with a performance per dollar of 41.07.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX 7900 GRE67,134+78%
Radeon RX 7800 XT65,610.5+74%
GeForce RTX 309061,569+63%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti60,980+61%
GeForce RTX 407059,986+59%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti37,941+0%
Radeon VII37,881+0%
GeForce RTX 406037,777
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti37,671.5-0%
Arc A75037,288-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3090
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
10,391.5
19,231.5
(+85.07%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
11,117.5
18,725.5
(+68.43%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
145,880
231,656
(+58.8%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
27,882.5
47,738.5
(+71.21%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
124,472
168,080
(+35.03%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
35,757
47,939.5
(+34.07%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
276
368
(+33.33%)
PassMark G3D Mark
19,688
26,648
(+35.35%)
PassMark G2D Mark
1,090
(+4.21%)
1,046
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3090
CodenameAD107GA102
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Process Size5 nm8 nm
Transistors18,900 million28,300 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3090
Memory Size8 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth272 Gb/s936.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,125 MHz1,219 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache24 MB6 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3090
Slots2 slots3 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)115 W350 W
Suggested PSU300 W750 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 12-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3090
CUDA Cores3,07210,496
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2482
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)96328
Render Output Units (ROP)48112
Tensor Cores96328
Ray Tracing Cores2482
Core Clock Speed1,830 MHz1,395 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,460 MHz1,695 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3090
Pixel Fill Rate118.1 GPixel/s189.8 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate236.2 GTexel/s556 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance15.11 TFLOPS35.58 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance236.2 GFLOPS556 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3090
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.