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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£350VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):115 W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Review: Compare 117 technical specifications, 39 expert and video reviews and 12 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

40%

6.1

Technical score

25%

6.1

Reviews score

25%

8.5

List score

10%

9.3

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 65% of graphics cards
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

▲Better than 54%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

44%

5.0

Performance

24%

3.9

Memory

12%

8.9

Power

11%

9.5

Features

5%

9.3

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

▼Worse than 70%
6.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models

6.1

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.0

Average grade

20%

9.4

Popularity

Grades by review (39)
17 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 12 estimated from the review. 22 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 82%
8.5

List score

List score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (12)
List score: in 12 of 93 lists (13%)
★Better than 99%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £350
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

Based on 17 · 23

Reviewers love its low power draw and DLSS, but slam the small video memory and split on performance and value.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

Based on 197 owners sharing their experience in online comments

78%positive15%mixed7%negative

Owners praise its strong gaming performance and efficiency, while limited video memory and softer upscaling remain the main frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say 8GB of video memory forces them to lower texture settings in some demanding games, and they expect it to limit performance in future titles.7
  • Owners say DLSS at 1080p looks softer and blurrier than native resolution, and frame generation can cause shimmering or flickering textures.3
  • Owners report stutter and frame drops below 60 fps in some demanding games, and some laptop versions dip further under load.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

44%

5.0

Performance

24%

3.9

Memory

12%

8.9

Power

11%

9.5

Features

5%

9.3

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

6.1
Reviews score
6.1
List score
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

7.5
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
10,590 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 10,590 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 68.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
6,098 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 6,098 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 65.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
18,158 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card 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
33,892 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 33,892 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 97.4% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
15.11 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 63.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 25.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
128 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
272 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 272 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 76.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.2% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
17,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 17,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 61% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.3% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x8
This graphics card uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 75.9% of graphics cards and equal to 22.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
115 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 115 W, which is lower than that of 85.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
115 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 115 W under peak load, which is lower than 87.4% of graphics cards and equal to 2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
550 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 61.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.3% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
115 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 115 W, which is lower than that of 87.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
115 W
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What reviewers say
Size
240x 111x 40 mm
Length
240 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 240 mm long, which is shorter than 76.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Height
111 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 83.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
587 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 587 g, which is lighter than 87.2% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 46.5% lower TDP
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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.
    2,125 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 14 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111 mm vs 125 mm
  • 42.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (240 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    240 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 11.8% higher list score
    List score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (12)
    List score: in 12 of 93 lists (13%)
    8.5 vs 7.6
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card 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
  • 47.7% lower board power limit
    This graphics card 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
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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
  • 11.8% higher list score
    List score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (12)
    List score: in 12 of 93 lists (13%)
    8.5 vs 7.6
  • 19.2% higher sentiment score
    9.3 vs 7.8
  • 2.81x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (33,892 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    33,892 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 21.4% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card 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.
    2,125 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 46.5% lower TDP
    This graphics card 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
  • 47.7% lower board power limit
    This graphics card 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
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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
  • 10.3 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (25.1 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    25.1 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 47.7% lower peak power draw
    This graphics card 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.
    115 W vs 220 W
  • 14 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111 mm vs 125 mm
  • 42.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (240 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    240 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card 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
  • 42.1% lighter
    This graphics card is lighter than the average graphics card (587 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    587 g vs 1,014 g
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 88 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    128 bit vs 192 bit
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 15.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models

    6.1

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.0

    Average grade

    20%

    9.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (39)
    17 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 12 estimated from the review. 22 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.1 vs 7.2
  • 16 fewer compute units
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
  • 37.5% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (236.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    236.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 26.8% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (118.1 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    118.1 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    48 vs 64
  • 1.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,460 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,460 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 48 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    96 vs 144
  • 33.1% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (15.1 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    15.11 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 28.3% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (10,590 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    10,590 points vs 14,779 points
  • 19.8% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (18,158 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    18,158 points vs 22,638 points
  • 4.7% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card 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.
    1,830 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 33.3% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (6,098 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    6,098 points vs 9,148 points
  • 50% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card 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.
    0.24 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card 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
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    128 bit vs 192 bit
  • 39.3% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card 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
  • 10.5% slower memory speed
    This graphics card 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.
    17,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 62.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 6 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (43 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    43 °C vs 37 °C
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
iVadim
≈ estimated
16/01/2025
Hands-on review · 1440p gaming tests with DLSS and frame generation
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is recommended as a budget 1440p card, but its 8 GB of memory limits settings in newer games.
7.0
iVadim
≈ estimated
08/01/2025
Hands-on review · 4K gaming tests with DLSS upscaling
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is playable at 4K in most games with DLSS, but its 8 GB of memory forces low settings.
5.0
Proceu Tech
≈ estimated
04/11/2023
Hands-on review · clocks, temperatures and game benchmarks
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is efficient and cool, but it is too expensive for its performance, which makes it a hard recommendation.
8.0
Venom's Tech
≈ estimated
18/07/2023
Hands-on review · 1440p game benchmarks and temperatures
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a good-value 1440p card for new PC builds, though its performance is close to a used RTX 3060 Ti.
5.0
Techtesters
≈ estimated
28/06/2023
Full review · 30 games at 1080p and 1440p
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a fairly underwhelming card overall, with weak raw performance gains, though it is the better buy over the RX 7600.
5.0
Gamers Nexus
≈ estimated
28/06/2023
Hands-on review · benchmarks against rival cards
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is not as embarrassing as the 4060 Ti, but waiting for a price drop is advised.
4.0
Linus Tech Tips
≈ estimated
28/06/2023
Full review · gaming, productivity and power tests
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is not worth buying at its current price, though it may make sense if the price drops.
8.0
CrazyTechLab
≈ estimated
28/06/2023
Hands-on review · game benchmarks, DLSS and power draw
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a power-efficient, solid upgrade, but it needs a low price to compete with AMD rivals.
7.0
OverclockersClub
≈ estimated
28/06/2023
Hands-on review · power, thermals and software tests
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is fine for budget 1080p gaming if you accept reduced settings, but the 4060 Ti is the better buy.
4.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
28/06/2023
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks and value analysis
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 isn't worth buying at launch price; it's better to wait for a price drop or buy used.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.5
hothardware.com
✓ explicit
28/06/2023
Hands-on review · Entry-level 1080p card
Verdict
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 is a cool, quiet 1080p card that suits upgraders from older GPUs, but its 8GB of video memory limits its long-term outlook.
6.0
pcper.com
≈ estimated
28/06/2023
Benchmark review · Partner card
Verdict
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 is a quiet, efficient 1080p card that beats the RTX 3060, but 8GB of video memory and weak DLSS results in some games hold it back.
8.0
techradar.com
≈ estimated
30/06/2023
Opinion · Entry-level 1080p card
Verdict
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 is a strong upgrade for players on RTX 2060s or older, but owners of an RTX 3060 won't gain enough to justify switching.
7.7
pcgamer.com
✓ explicit
28/06/2023
Hands-on review · Compact dual-fan card
Verdict
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 is a power-efficient 1080p card for upgraders on older cards, but its 8GB of video memory looks adequate at best in coming years.
8.0
digitalfoundry.net
≈ estimated
29/06/2023
Lab test · Efficiency and memory
Verdict
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 is very efficient and reaches console-like 4K performance with DLSS, but 8GB of video memory is a real limit on demanding new games.
7.0
gamingtrend.com
≈ estimated
28/07/2023
Plain-language review · Frame rate tests
Verdict
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 is a solid 1080p and 1440p card for gamers on older hardware, but it's not a big step up for owners of RTX 30-series cards.
6.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
28/06/2023
Independent test · Entry-level graphics card
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 4060 uses less power than the RTX 3060 and adds DLSS 3, but 8 GB of memory and a small gain without frame generation hold it back.
6.0
hardwareluxx.de
≈ estimated
03/07/2023
Group test · RTX 4060 models
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 4060 suits 1080p gaming, but its 8 GB of memory is only the minimum and its gain over the RTX 3060 is modest.
7.0
pcgameshardware.de
≈ estimated
28/06/2023
Benchmark test · Mid-range graphics card
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 4060 is an efficient Full HD card that clears 60 fps in most games, but it is no upgrade for owners of the RTX 3000 series.
6.0
pcgameshardware.de
≈ estimated
28/06/2023
Verdict · Performance check
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 4060 suits Full HD upgrades from GTX 1060 or RTX 2060, but its gain over the RTX 3060 is small and its 8 GB of memory is tight.
8.0
pcgameshardware.de
≈ estimated
28/06/2023
Lab test · Power draw
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws the least power in its generation, about 120 watts under load, which is above Nvidia's 115-watt rating.
7.0
gamestar.de
≈ estimated
02/07/2023
Benchmark test · MSI Ventus 2X
Verdict
The MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ventus 2X is efficient and fast enough for smooth Full HD gaming, but louder than Nvidia's own Founders Editions.
9.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
28/06/2023
Hands-on test · Full HD card
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 4060 is a quiet, low-power card for Full HD gaming on an older PC, though its 8 GB of memory is a minor concern.
8.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
28/06/2023
Lab test · Mid-range card
Verdict
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 is an efficient 1080p card that beats the RTX 3060 by about 25%, but its 8GB of video memory makes it a cautious upgrade.
9.2
global.techradar.com
✓ explicit
11/07/2023
Test · Mid-range 1080p card
Verdict
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 is a strong 1080p card and a big upgrade from RTX 2060s, with DLSS 3 Frame Generation, but its 8GB of video memory holds it back.
8.0
gameblog.fr
≈ estimated
12/12/2023
Hands-on test · Compact MSI card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming X is a small 1080p card that runs Cyberpunk 2077 above 90 fps with DLSS 3, but 4K is out of reach.
8.0
tuttotech.net
≈ estimated
28/06/2023
Hands-on test · Low-profile dual-fan card
Verdict
The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 WindForce OC is a compact, efficient 1080p card, about 20% faster than the RTX 3060, but lags the RTX 4060 Ti in ray tracing.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

  • Excellent power efficiency with a low TGP (115W)
  • Strong 1080p performance in modern AAA titles
  • Access to DLSS 3 and Frame Generation technology
  • Superior ray tracing performance compared to AMD rivals
  • AV1 encoding support for creators and streamers
  • Lower launch price than the previous generation (RTX 3060)
  • Compact form factor is ideal for ITX and small builds

What customers don't like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

  • Limited 8GB VRAM is seen as a bottleneck for future gaming
  • Narrow 128-bit memory bus restricts high-resolution scaling
  • Minimal raw performance gains over the RTX 3060 without DLSS
  • PCIe 4.0 x8 interface can cause issues on older Gen 3 motherboards
  • Struggles at 1440p and 4K resolutions
  • Perceived as a 'side-grade' rather than a true generational leap
  • Highly dependent on software features to justify its value

Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 is a mainstream graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 3,072 CUDA cores, a 1.83 GHz base clock (2.46 GHz boost), and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit interface. Its primary characteristics include exceptional power efficiency with a low 115W TDP and full support for DLSS 3 Frame Generation and third-generation Ray Tracing cores. Main pros are its superior 1080p gaming performance, high frame-per-watt ratio, and compact dual-slot design suitable for small builds. Cons include the limited 8 GB VRAM buffer which can bottleneck memory-intensive titles, a narrow memory bus that hinders 1440p and 4K scaling, and a relatively modest performance increase over its predecessor in traditional rasterization workloads.

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