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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£320
  • Avg. price in US: ~$300
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 115 W

Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

4.4

Performance

24.0%

3.2

Memory

12.0%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.8

Design

4.0%

9.4

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.7
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.3
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.5

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC is a factory-overclocked graphics card featuring a boost clock of 2670 MHz and 3,072 CUDA cores built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture. It is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit interface, delivering a memory bandwidth of 272 GB/s and effective speeds of 17 Gbps. Its dual-slot design incorporates two 95mm fans for efficient cooling and a minimalistic aesthetic with a black cover and subtle side shroud lighting. Main pros include exceptional power efficiency with a 130W TGP, support for advanced DLSS 3 frame generation and ray tracing for smooth 1080p gaming, and a compact 250mm length suitable for diverse builds. However, notable cons include its limited 8GB VRAM buffer which can struggle in memory-intensive titles at higher resolutions, and its reliance on a narrower PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

Technical Specifications of Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.6
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a technical score of 5.6 points, which is lower than that of 68.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

6.6
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.6 points, which is lower than 57.2% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

16.40 TFLOPS
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC delivers 16.40 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 63.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

272 GB/s
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC reaches 272 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 77.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.4% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

32.4 Gbps
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to 24% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

115 W
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a TDP of 115 W, which is lower than that of 86% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

115 W
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC draws 115 W under peak load, which is lower than 86% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

500 W
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 76.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 9.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

115 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

250 mm
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC is 250 mm long, which is shorter than 67.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

128.1 mm
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC is 128.1 mm tall, which is taller than 52.7% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC vs the average graphics card

  • 6.8% higher boost clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,670 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,670 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2670 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 46.5% lower TDP
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.115 W vs 215 W
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.500 W vs 650 W
  • 21.4% faster VRAM clock
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,125 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,125 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2125 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 35.37 mm shorter card length
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC is shorter than the average graphics card (250 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC is shorter than the average graphics card (250 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.250 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • Newer HDMI version
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
    What it is: Version of HDMI standard supported
    When it matters: When the card will connect to a modern TV or monitor that needs newer HDMI features for high refresh, VRR, or higher bandwidth modes.

    Importance: LOW

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).2.1a vs 2.1
  • 47.7% smaller GPU die
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (159 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
    What it is: Total die area of the GPU chip
    When it matters: When you are comparing how physically large different GPU chips are across generations and tiers.

    Importance: LOW

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (159 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².159 mm² vs 304.25 mm²
  • 6.8% higher boost clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,670 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 21.4% faster VRAM clock
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,125 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 47.7% smaller GPU die
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (159 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Newer HDMI version
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • 46.5% lower TDP
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 35.37 mm shorter card length
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC is shorter than the average graphics card (250 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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  • 24 fewer ray tracing cores
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (24 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 16 fewer compute units
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 88 fewer TMUs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 96 fewer AI cores
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 32% lower texture rate
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (256.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 4.7% lower base clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,830 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 39.3% lower memory bandwidth
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (272 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 10.5% slower memory speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (17,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 25% smaller L2 cache
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (24 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • Older Vulkan version
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • 99.9% fewer transistors
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (18 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 75% lower HDMI bandwidth
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.
  • No 3D output
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer fans
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 24 fewer ray tracing cores
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (24 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (24 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.24 vs 48
  • 1 fewer fans
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 16 fewer compute units
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.24 vs 40
  • 88 fewer TMUs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.96 vs 184
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 96 fewer AI cores
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.96 vs 192
  • 39.3% lower memory bandwidth
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (272 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (272 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.272 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
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What customers like about Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC?

  • Excellent energy efficiency with a low TGP of around 115W
  • Compact dual-fan design ideal for mini-ITX and small form factor builds
  • Quiet operation with noise levels measured around 38 dBA under load
  • Strong 1080p gaming performance, often exceeding 60 FPS in modern AAA titles
  • Access to NVIDIA DLSS 3 and Frame Generation for improved frame rates
  • Solid thermal management with temperatures typically staying between 65-70°C
  • Effective 24MB L2 cache which helps mitigate the narrow memory bus at 1080p
  • Decent manual overclocking potential, reaching up to 3000 MHz boost clocks

What customers dislike about Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ghost OC?

  • Limited 8GB VRAM is considered low for future-proofing and high-texture 1440p gaming
  • Narrow 128-bit memory bus can lead to performance drops once the L2 cache is exhausted
  • Relatively high MSRP ($299) compared to the performance gains over previous generations
  • Performance is restricted on older PCIe 3.0 systems due to the 8-lane (x8) interface
  • Build quality feels less premium due to an almost entirely plastic construction
  • Unimpressive generational leap in raw rasterization performance compared to the RTX 3060
  • DLSS 3 Frame Generation can consume a significant portion of the limited VRAM

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The Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 GHOST is an 8GB mainstream graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace (TSMC 4N) architecture and specifically targeted at high-performance 1080p gaming. Launched at an MSRP of $299 USD, it features the AD107 GPU core with 3,072 shader cores, a 2,460 MHz clock speed, and a highly efficient 115W TDP. Architecturally, it relies on an expanded 24MB Level 2...Read more

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The Hardwareluxx review of five NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 MSRP partner cards (priced at 329 Euro) concludes that the GPU serves as the absolute minimum requirement for modern 1080p gaming. Built on the AD107 Ada Lovelace architecture, the card delivers a modest 20% rasterisation performance increase over the older RTX 3060, meaning it acts more like a budget "RTX 4050" than a proper...Read more

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