GeForce RTX 4060
Model frame rate limits of 92, 66 and 37 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, assuming the processor never gets in the way.
NVIDIA's entry RTX 40 card, built for 1080p with low power draw. Its 8GB of memory and narrow ×8 PCI Express link are the two limits to know about before pairing it with an older platform.
Its closest AMD rival is the Radeon RX 7600 XT, which lands within a few percent of it at 1440p.
Estimated FPS in Popular Games
| Game (settings) | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (High, no ray tracing) | ~75 | ~55 | ~30 |
| Fortnite (High, DirectX 12) | ~120 | ~85 | ~50 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (High) | ~105 | ~75 | ~45 |
| Counter-Strike 2 (High) | ~220 | ~160 | ~90 |
Modelled estimates with a processor fast enough not to hold the card back, rounded to the nearest 5 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 is usually limited by the processor well before these figures. See the methodology for how they are produced.
The slowest CPU that will not hold it back
| Resolution | Minimum processor | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Ryzen 5 4600G | 88 |
| 1440p | Ryzen 5 1600 | 66 |
| 4K | Ryzen 5 1600 | 37 |
Notice how the requirement drops as resolution rises. At 4K this card is working so much harder per frame that a far slower processor keeps up without trouble. The search starts at four cores and eight threads: below that a game stutters whatever the average frame rate says.
The processors it lands closest to
The 24 processors whose frame rate limit sits nearest this card's, fastest first. The tag after each number says which part hits its limit first. For any other combination, use the calculator.
| Processor | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i5-11400 | 92 gpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5500 | 92 gpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Core i5-10600K | 92 gpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3800X | 92 gpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Core i7-8700K | 92 gpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3700X | 92 gpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600X | 92 gpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Core i5-9600K | 92 gpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600 | 92 gpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3300X | 92 even | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Core i5-10400 | 92 even | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Core i5-10400F | 92 even | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Core i7-7700K | 92 even | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3500X | 92 even | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 2700X | 92 even | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Core i3-10100F | 91 even | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Core i5-9400F | 89 even | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4600G | 88 even | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Core i5-8400 | 87 cpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4500 | 86 cpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3100 | 86 cpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 2600 | 82 cpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Core i3-9100F | 81 cpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 1600 | 73 cpu | 66 gpu | 37 gpu |
Written up in detail
GeForce RTX 4060 Compared
- RTX 5060 vs RTX 4060 — The RTX 5060 is about 19% faster than the RTX 4060 at 4K and 17% faster at 1440p.
- RTX 4060 vs RX 7600 — The RTX 4060 is about 6% faster than the RX 7600 at 4K and 5% faster at 1440p.
- RTX 4060 vs RTX 3060 — The RTX 4060 is about 23% faster than the RTX 3060 at 4K and 20% faster at 1440p.
- RTX 4060 vs RX 6650 XT — The RTX 4060 is about 9% faster than the RX 6650 XT at 4K and 8% faster at 1440p.
- Arc B580 vs RTX 4060 — The Arc B580 is about 5% faster than the RTX 4060 at 4K and 5% faster at 1440p.
- RTX 5050 vs RTX 4060 — The RTX 4060 is about 16% faster than the RTX 5050 at 4K and 14% faster at 1440p.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Series | NVIDIA RTX 40 Series |
| Video memory | 8 GB |
| 3DMark Time Spy (graphics) | 10,904 |
| PCI Express | 4.0 ×8 |
| Released | 2023 |
Other Cards in the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series
- GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
- GeForce RTX 4060 Ti CPU pairing and bottleneck
- GeForce RTX 4070 CPU pairing and bottleneck
- GeForce RTX 4070 Super CPU pairing and bottleneck
Common Questions
What CPU do I need for the GeForce RTX 4060?
At 1440p, the Ryzen 5 1600 is the slowest processor that keeps the GeForce RTX 4060 fully fed. At 1080p the card can run faster, so you need more: the Ryzen 5 4600G or better.
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 good for 1440p?
Yes, at sensible settings. It averages around 66 FPS at 1440p on high settings in our model, so 60 FPS and above is realistic, with upscaling helping in the heaviest games.
Is 8GB of VRAM enough on the GeForce RTX 4060?
For 1080p, mostly. 8GB is enough at 1080p, but some recent games at 1440p with high textures exceed it, which shows up as stutter rather than a lower average.
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 faster than the Radeon RX 7600 XT?
They are effectively tied, within 3% at 1440p in our model. Price, memory (8GB against 16GB) and features should decide it.