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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£370
  • Avg. price in US: ~$330
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 115 W

MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

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%

6.2

Technical Score

10.0%

7.2

User score

Good
6.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

Score components:

44.0%

5.2

Performance

24.0%

4.0

Memory

12.0%

8.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.8

Design

4.0%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

Good
7.2

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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

2.4

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.6
(2)
United States
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4.6
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Very good
  • 4.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.3
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    10.0%

    3.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    15.0%

    3.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.3

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming X is a high-performance 1080p graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 3,072 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. It offers a significant factory overclock with a boost clock of 2,595 MHz (expandable to 2,610 MHz via MSI Center) and utilizes the advanced TWIN FROZR 9 thermal system with TORX Fan 5.0 for exceptionally cool and near-silent operation. Main pros include its best-in-class power efficiency with a low 115W TDP, support for DLSS 3 Frame Generation, and superior ray tracing performance compared to its direct competitors. However, its primary cons are the relatively low 8GB VRAM capacity which may struggle in some modern titles at ultra settings, and the narrow 128-bit memory interface that limits its effectiveness for 1440p or 4K gaming.

Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

Score components:

44.0%

5.2

Performance

24.0%

4.0

Memory

12.0%

8.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.8

Design

4.0%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

6.2
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a technical score of 6.16 points, which is lower than that of 68.6% 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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

2.4

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(2)
United States
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4.6
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

7.2
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a user score of 7.17 points, which is lower than that of 95.4% of products in this category.
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.
2.4
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a popularity of 2.4 points, which is lower than 54.7% 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%

6.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.6

Price

7.0
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a quality-to-price ratio of 7 points, which is lower than 58.1% 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

11,900 points
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming scores 11,900 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 62% 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

6,098 points
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming scores 6,098 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 66% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% 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

18,158 points
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming scores 18,158 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 65.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

9,176 points
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming scores 9,176 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 64.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming delivers 15.11 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 64.5% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming reaches 272 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 76.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.3% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 76.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% 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

12 Ultimate
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.5% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a TDP of 115 W, which is lower than that of 85.5% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming draws 115 W under peak load, which is lower than 87.3% of graphics cards and equal to 2.1% 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

550 W
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 62.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.3% 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

121 W
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a board power limit of 121 W, which is lower than that of 85.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% 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

247 x 130 x 41 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming measures 247x130x 41 mm, which is more compact than 79.8% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.2% 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

247 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming is 247 mm long, which is shorter than 70.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.8% 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

130 mm
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming is 130 mm tall, which is taller than 58.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.9% 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% 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

587 g
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming weighs 587 g, which is lighter than 88% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming vs the average graphics card

  • 3.6% higher boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,595 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,595 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2595 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 46.5% lower TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 46.2% lower board power limit
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (121 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (121 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.121 W vs 225 W
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.550 W vs 650 W
  • 38 mm shorter card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming is shorter than the average graphics card (247 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming is shorter than the average graphics card (247 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.247 mm vs 285 mm
  • More compact card size
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming is more compact than the average graphics card (247x130x 41 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.
    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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming is more compact than the average graphics card (247x130x 41 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.247x130 x 41 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 3.6% higher boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,595 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 21.4% faster VRAM clock
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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.
  • 46.1% smaller GPU die
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (159 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
  • Newer HDMI version
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • 46.5% lower TDP
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 46.2% lower board power limit
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (121 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 14 °C lower load temperature
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (53 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 10.4 dB quieter under load
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (25 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
  • 47.7% lower peak power draw
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • 38 mm shorter card length
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming is shorter than the average graphics card (247 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • More compact card size
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming is more compact than the average graphics card (247x130x 41 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.
  • 42.5% lighter card weight
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming is lighter than the average graphics card (587 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.

Total
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 16 fewer compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 88 fewer TMUs
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 16 fewer ray tracing cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 38% lower texture rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (236.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 27.6% lower pixel rate
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (118.1 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 48 fewer AI cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 33.1% lower FP32 performance
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (15.1 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 19.8% lower PassMark score
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (18,158 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 4.7% lower base clock speed
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,830 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 33.5% lower ray tracing score
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (6,098 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 18.9% lower gaming score
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (11,900 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 50% lower FP64 performance
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • Older NVDEC generation
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • No dual BIOS
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 5 mm higher card profile
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming is taller than the average graphics card (130 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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
  • 16 fewer compute units
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.24 vs 40
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 88 fewer TMUs
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.96 vs 184
  • 16 fewer ray tracing cores
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.24 vs 40
  • No dual BIOS
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 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

    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.x8 vs x16
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What customers like about MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming?

  • Excellent 1080p gaming performance with stable frame rates in AAA titles
  • Incredible power efficiency with a very low TDP of 115W
  • Operates extremely quietly with fans that stop completely at low loads
  • Advanced feature set including DLSS 3 Frame Generation and AV1 encoding
  • Superior thermal management, maintaining load temperatures as low as 50-60°C
  • Premium build quality featuring a sturdy metal backplate and sleek design
  • Significant upgrade for users moving from older GTX 1060 or RTX 2060 series cards

What customers dislike about MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming?

  • Limited 8GB VRAM is a downgrade from the previous 12GB RTX 3060 and may bottleneck future games
  • Narrow 128-bit memory bus can limit performance at higher resolutions like 1440p or 4K
  • Premium price point makes it a difficult value proposition compared to some competitors
  • Minimal raw performance uplift over previous generation cards without using DLSS
  • Lacks enough 'future-proofing' for demanding next-gen titles at ultra settings
  • Slightly larger physical footprint in some Gaming X models compared to basic MSRP versions

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29/06/2023
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MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming X 8G Review with 3 GHz | Igor's Lab TechPowerUp
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29/06/2023
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MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming X Review: Goosed-Up Graphics | HotHardware
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18/07/2023
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MSI RTX 4060 Gaming X 8G Review | Overclockers
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tweaktown.com
29/06/2023
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MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming X 8G Review | TweakTown
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29/06/2023
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29/06/2023
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27/06/2024
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