GeForce RTX 4060
Ada · 8 GB GDDR6 · 115 W
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · ROG Strix
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 4060 lands at 78 and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 at 98. That puts ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 ahead by 20 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 4060 if…
- ✓Low power
- ✓DLSS 3.5 / Frame Gen
- ✓Affordable entry to RT
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4060 | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | ▲ 32 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | — |
| TBP | 115 W | 575 W |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
GeForce RTX 4060
- +Low power
- +DLSS 3.5 / Frame Gen
- +Affordable entry to RT
- −8 GB VRAM in 2025 is tight
- −128-bit bus limits 1440p
- −Only minor uplift over 3060
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce RTX 4060 vs ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
Which is better, GeForce RTX 4060 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 20. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 4060 worth the price? +
At $299, GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in efficiency.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +
At $2,208, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 4060 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.