
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060Entry-level Blackwell GPU with 8GB GDDR7 and DLSS 4. Targets 1080p high-refresh gaming with modern feature support at a budget-friendly price.

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060 TiAda Lovelace mid-range GPU with 8GB GDDR6 and DLSS 3. Solid 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming with Frame Generation support.
How They Compare
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is priced at $299.99 in the GPUs category. It stands out with tdp, dlss advantages over the competition. It's designed with gaming and budget in mind.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is priced at $399.99 in the GPUs category. It stands out with cuda cores, boost clock advantages over the competition. It's designed with gaming in mind.
Key Differences
What this means: TDP indicates the thermal output and power draw. Higher TDP means you need a beefier power supply and better case airflow. Lower TDP cards run cooler and quieter, making them easier to fit into compact builds without thermal throttling.
What this means: This dlss spec directly impacts rendering performance and VRAM capacity for graphics cards. The product with the higher value here will have an advantage in scenarios where this specification is the limiting factor. Consider whether this specific spec matters for your workload - not every spec difference affects every use case equally.
What this means: Display outputs determine monitor compatibility, but layouts often vary by board partner. Treat HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C support as connectivity requirements rather than a universal GPU performance advantage.
What this means: Newer VRAM types (GDDR7, GDDR6X) offer significantly faster bandwidth than GDDR6, improving frame rates in memory-heavy workloads like 4K textures and ray tracing. This directly impacts how quickly the GPU can push high-res assets to the display.
What this means: More CUDA cores usually means more parallel shader and compute capacity within NVIDIA GPUs from the same architecture. Real-world performance still depends on clocks, memory bandwidth, cache, drivers, and workload.
What this means: Boost clock is the card's advertised peak GPU frequency under favorable power and thermal conditions. It is useful when comparing closely related GPU designs, but a smaller GPU with a higher clock can still be much slower than a larger GPU with more compute units, cache, VRAM, and bandwidth.
What this means: The GPU architecture determines ray tracing performance, AI upscaling support (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD), and power efficiency. Newer architectures like Blackwell and RDNA 4 deliver significantly more performance per watt than previous generations.
Spec Breakdown
Geekbench 6 Benchmark Scores
Full Specification Comparison
10 specs| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 160W |
| Dlss | DLSS 4 | DLSS 3 |
| VRAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Outputs | 3x DP 2.1a, 1x HDMI 2.1b | 3x DP 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1a |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| CUDA Cores | 3,840 | 4,352 |
| Boost Clock | 2,497 MHz | 2,535 MHz |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| PSU Recommendation | 550W | 550W |
| Memory Bandwidth | - | 288 GB/s |
The Bottom Line
At $299.99, the GeForce RTX 5060 is the most affordable option. It takes the lead in tdp and dlss. Tagged as Best Benchmark Value and Most Efficient.
- Lower power draw (150W)
- Better dlss (DLSS 4)
- Fewer CUDA cores (3,840) within similar NVIDIA architectures
- Lower boost clock (2,497 MHz); compare clocks only within similar designs
- You want a cooler, more power-efficient build
- You want the stronger dlss
- Budget is your top priority
- You want the best benchmark score per dollar
- You need better cuda cores
- You are comparing similar designs and need the higher clocked option
At $399.99, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the premium option. It takes the lead in cuda cores and boost clock. Tagged as Best Performance.
- More CUDA cores (4,352) within similar NVIDIA architectures
- Higher boost clock (2,535 MHz) within comparable designs
- Higher power draw (160W)
- Lower dlss (DLSS 3)
- You are comparing similar architectures and want more shader compute capacity
- You are comparing similar designs where boost clock matters
- You want lower power draw than 160W
- You need better dlss