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

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

5.4

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%

5.4

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.4

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%

3.3

Memory

12.0%

6.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.7

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

  • 3.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.6

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.0
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.3

    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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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £300

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Verdict

The Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus is a ultra-compact graphics card designed for Mini-ITX builds, featuring a single-fan cooling system and a length of just 17cm. Based on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, it delivers 3072 CUDA cores, a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. Its main advantages include exceptional power efficiency with a 115W TDP, support for DLSS 3 frame generation, and superior ray tracing performance for 1080p gaming compared to previous generations. However, common drawbacks include its limited 8GB VRAM buffer which may struggle with high-resolution textures in future titles, and potential for higher operating temperatures or noise levels due to its single-fan thermal design under heavy loads.

Technical Specifications of Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus

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

5.4
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a technical score of 5.38 points, which is lower than that of 73.5% 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 Pegasus 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%

5.4

Overall score

40.0%

8.9

Price

6.4
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.4 points, which is lower than 67% 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

10,579 points
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus scores 10579 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 56.9% of graphics cards.
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

6,038 points
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus scores 6038 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 82.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
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

15.11 TFLOPS
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus delivers 15.11 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 66.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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

1.4
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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

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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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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

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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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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

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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

115 W
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a board power limit of 115 W, which is lower than that of 86.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
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

169.9 x 123 x 38 mm
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus measures 169.9x123 x 38 mm, which is more compact than 99.2% of graphics cards.
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

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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

123 mm
Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus is 123 mm tall, which is shorter than 60.9% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.8% 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus vs the average graphics card

  • 46.5% lower TDP
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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
  • 21.4% faster VRAM clock
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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
  • 47.7% lower board power limit
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.115 W vs 220 W
  • Newer HDMI version
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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
  • 21.4% faster VRAM clock
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • 46.5% lower TDP
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 47.7% lower board power limit
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.

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Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 24 fewer ray tracing cores
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 52.3% lower pixel rate
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (78.7 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 96 fewer AI cores
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 37.3% lower texture rate
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (236.2 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 Pegasus has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 1.6% lower boost clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,460 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 33.9% lower FP32 performance
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (15.1 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 39.2% lower ray tracing score
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (6,038 points vs 9,938.5 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,938.5 points.
  • 4.7% lower base clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus 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.
  • 48.8% lower FP16 performance
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (15.1 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • No 3D output
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
  • 2 fewer fans
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No RGB lighting
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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
  • 2 fewer fans
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 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 Pegasus has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 24 fewer ray tracing cores
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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
  • 16 fewer compute units
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.96 vs 184
  • 52.3% lower pixel rate
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (78.7 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (78.7 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.78.72 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus 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 Pegasus has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.96 vs 192
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus?

  • Extremely compact 17cm length, ideal for mini-ITX and small form factor (SFF) builds
  • Excellent power efficiency with low TDP (approx. 115W), making it suitable for systems with modest power supplies
  • Access to modern features like DLSS 3 Frame Generation and AV1 encoding
  • Strong performance for 1080p gaming, often hitting 60+ FPS in modern AAA titles
  • Quiet operation under typical loads

What customers dislike about Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Pegasus?

  • Single-fan cooling can lead to high operating temperatures (reportedly up to 84°C) during intensive gaming
  • Limited to 8GB of VRAM and a 128-bit memory bus, which may cause performance stutters or 'cache misses' at higher resolutions or in VRAM-heavy games
  • Narrow PCIe 4.0 x8 interface can significantly bottleneck performance on older PCIe 3.0 systems
  • Poor value proposition compared to previous generation cards (like the RTX 3060 12GB) or competitors like the RX 6700 XT
  • Minimal generational performance uplift in raw rasterization over its predecessor

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27/06/2024
GeForce RTX 4060 : caractéristiques, performances, meilleur prix, quel modèle acheter ?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 features the efficient Ada Lovelace architecture built on TSMC's 4N process, utilizing an AD107 chipset with 3,072 CUDA cores, 24 RT cores, and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 128-bit memory bus. Designed for excellent energy efficiency with a low 115W TGP, it typically requires only a single 8-pin power connector, making it highly accessible for basic or compact...Read more

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