NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

What it’s actually good for

1080p high settings; 1440p with compromises

On the project's benchmark scale this card measures about 1.3x an RTX 3060, which is what puts it in this band. Actual frame rates still depend on the game, the CPU you pair it with, and whether upscaling is enabled.

CPU pairing

1080p is the most CPU-sensitive resolution, so do not pair this with an old processor — the CPU is more likely to limit your frame rate than this GPU is. Check the pairing for your exact CPU.

Power and cooling

Rated at 115W, with roughly a 450W system power supply recommended. That is an undemanding figure, so most quality mid-range supplies will handle it. Size a supply for your whole build.

Is it worth upgrading to?

A reasonable step up from older entry-level hardware, but check whether your CPU is the real bottleneck before buying. Estimate the frame rate you would actually get.

Price to performance

At an estimated $422, that works out to roughly $322 per unit of relative performance. Compare that figure against the cards below before deciding — price-per-frame moves faster than raw performance does. Compare it side by side with another card, or see where it lands in the GPU tier list.

Common questions