PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC Review | 118 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£280
  • Avg. price in US: ~$340
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 115 W

PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.8

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%

5.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.8

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%

4.5

Performance

24.0%

3.3

Memory

12.0%

9.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.3

Design

4.0%

9.3

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

  • 3.6
    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

  • 3.2
    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

  • 3.1
    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~ £280

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Verdict

The PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic-X RGB Triple Fan OC is a factory-overclocked graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 3,072 CUDA cores, 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, and an increased boost clock of 2505 MHz. This model stands out with its robust triple-fan cooling system and Epic-X RGB lighting, providing excellent thermal management and a quiet gaming experience compared to dual-fan variants. Main pros include exceptional power efficiency with a low 115W TDP, support for DLSS 3 frame generation for high-refresh 1080p gaming, and significantly lower operating temperatures during heavy workloads. However, notable cons include its larger physical footprint, which may not fit in compact cases, and a higher price point than standard MSRP models, which may not offer a substantial performance leap over the previous generation without DLSS enabled.

Technical Specifications of PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.8
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a technical score of 5.78 points, which is lower than that of 63.5% 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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

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

Score components:

60.0%

5.8

Overall score

40.0%

9.0

Price

6.8
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.8 points, which is higher than 48% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

15.39 TFLOPS
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC delivers 15.39 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 65.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

272 GB/s
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC reaches 272 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 77.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.4% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

1.4
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a TDP of 115 W, which is lower than that of 86% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

115 W
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC draws 115 W under peak load, which is lower than 86% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

550 W
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 63.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

260 mm
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC is 260 mm long, which is shorter than 65% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.7% 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

112 mm
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC is 112 mm tall, which is shorter than 84.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.8% 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC vs the average graphics card

  • 46.5% lower TDP
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.115 W vs 215 W
  • 21.4% faster VRAM clock
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,125 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,125 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2125 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 15 mm lower card height
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    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

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.112 mm vs 127 mm
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC 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

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC 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
  • 25.37 mm shorter card length
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC is shorter than the average graphics card (260 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC is shorter than the average graphics card (260 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.260 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 9.9 dB quieter under load
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (25.1 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
    What it is: Noise level produced by the graphics card while under load.
    When it matters: When the PC sits near you and fan noise matters during play.

    Importance: LOW

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (25.1 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.25.1 dB vs 35 dB
  • Broader encode codec support
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (AV1 vs H.264).
    What it is: Supported hardware video encoding formats
    When it matters: When you record, stream, or transcode and need the right hardware video formats.

    Importance: LOW

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (AV1 vs H.264).AV1 vs H.264
  • 47.7% smaller GPU die
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (159 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
    What it is: Total die area of the GPU chip
    When it matters: When you are comparing how physically large different GPU chips are across generations and tiers.

    Importance: LOW

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (159 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².159 mm² vs 304.25 mm²
  • 21.4% faster VRAM clock
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,125 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 47.7% smaller GPU die
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (159 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Broader encode codec support
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (AV1 vs H.264).
  • 46.5% lower TDP
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC 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.
  • 9.9 dB quieter under load
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (25.1 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 15 mm lower card height
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 25.37 mm shorter card length
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC is shorter than the average graphics card (260 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 24 fewer ray tracing cores
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (24 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 16 fewer compute units
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 88 fewer TMUs
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 96 fewer AI cores
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 36.2% lower texture rate
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (240.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 27.2% lower pixel rate
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (120.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 32.7% lower FP32 performance
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (15.4 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 4.7% lower base clock speed
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,830 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 47.8% lower FP16 performance
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (15.4 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 39.3% lower memory bandwidth
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (272 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 10.5% slower memory speed
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (17,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 25% smaller L2 cache
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (24 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 20% larger process node
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a higher process node than the average graphics card (6 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older shader model
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • 3 fewer monitors per output type
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 24 fewer ray tracing cores
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (24 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (24 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.24 vs 48
  • 16 fewer compute units
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.24 vs 40
  • 88 fewer TMUs
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.96 vs 184
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 96 fewer AI cores
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.96 vs 192
  • 39.3% lower memory bandwidth
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (272 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (272 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.272 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC 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

    PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC 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 PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC?

  • Excellent 1080p gaming performance with DLSS 3 support
  • Exceptional cooling with triple-fan design and low load temperatures around 55°C
  • Quiet operation, often described as inaudible during use
  • Low power consumption compared to competitors and previous generations
  • Compact dual-slot design with a robust 8-pin power connector
  • Includes attractive EPIC-X RGB lighting and a protective backplate

What customers dislike about PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC?

  • Struggles with playable frame rates at 4K resolution on demanding titles
  • Lack of zero-RPM fan mode at idle in some tests (fans may stay at 30%)
  • Velocity X software for RGB and overclocking can be difficult to use
  • Premium features like RGB and triple fans add to the cost compared to MSRP models
  • 8GB VRAM may be a limiting factor for some future high-end games

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pcper.com
29/06/2023

The PNY GeForce RTX 4060 XLR8 Gaming VERTO is a compact, dual-slot graphics card built on NVIDIA's AD107 Ada Lovelace architecture with 8GB of GDDR6 memory. It features an elongated, overbuilt triple-fan cooler mounted onto a small PCB, an 8-pin PCIe power connector, a rigid backplate, and subtle RGB lighting effects. In performance testing against entry-level competitor cards, this...Read more

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techpowerup.com
29/06/2023

The PNY GeForce RTX 4060 XLR8 is a premium, 5nm Ada Lovelace-based card designed for 1080p gaming, featuring an exceptionally efficient triple-fan cooler that delivers low 63°C temperatures at just 25 dBA. Key advantages include excellent energy efficiency, idle fan-stop, AV1 encoding, and strong DLSS 3 performance, all packed into a sleek design with a protective backplate....Read more

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