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GeForce RTX 4060 — Ada · 8 GB GDDR6 · 115 W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

Ada · 8 GB GDDR6 · 115 W

78
/ 100
From $299
VS
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 wins by 20
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 — Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · Aorus Master
Gigabyte

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090

Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · Aorus Master

98
/ 100
From $2,208
Specdex verdict

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 4060 lands at 78 and Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 at 98. That puts Gigabyte Aorus Master 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 Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

4K & rasterization

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090

Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 leads on raster (98 vs 72).

Ray tracing

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090

RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 leads on rt (93 vs 76).

AI workloads

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090

Local inference, upscaling, generative tools

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 leads on ai (95 vs 84).

Power efficiency

GeForce RTX 4060

Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing

GeForce RTX 4060 leads on efficiency (92 vs 75).

Value for money

GeForce RTX 4060

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060 more score per dollar ($299 vs $2,208).

GeForce RTX 4060 78
vs
98 Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090

Score breakdown

GeForce RTX 4060
78
raster 72
rt 76
ai 84
efficiency 92
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090
98
raster 98
rt 93
ai 95
efficiency 75

Specs side-by-side

GeForce RTX 4060 versus Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 — full spec comparison
Spec GeForce RTX 4060 Gigabyte Aorus Master 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

Pros
  • +Low power
  • +DLSS 3.5 / Frame Gen
  • +Affordable entry to RT
Cons
  • −8 GB VRAM in 2025 is tight
  • −128-bit bus limits 1440p
  • −Only minor uplift over 3060

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090

Pros
  • +NVIDIA driver stack
  • +DLSS support on RTX
  • +Strong resale value
Cons
  • −Power draw scales with tier
  • −Gen-over-gen price creep
  • −VRAM gated per tier

FAQ: GeForce RTX 4060 vs Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090

Which is better, GeForce RTX 4060 or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090? +

Gigabyte Aorus Master 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 Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +

At $2,208, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.

Does GeForce RTX 4060 or Gigabyte Aorus Master 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.

Which is better for 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 4060 or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090? +

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on raster (98 vs 72). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.

Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 4060 or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090? +

Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on rt (93 vs 76). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.