EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060
Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7 · 150 W · FTW3
GeForce RTX 4060
Ada · 8 GB GDDR6 · 115 W
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 lands at 78 and GeForce RTX 4060 at 78. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 4060 if…
- ✓Low power
- ✓DLSS 3.5 / Frame Gen
- ✓Affordable entry to RT
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 leads on raster (78 vs 72).
Ray tracing
GeForce RTX 4060RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
GeForce RTX 4060 leads on rt (76 vs 73).
AI workloads
GeForce RTX 4060Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
GeForce RTX 4060 leads on ai (84 vs 75).
Power efficiency
GeForce RTX 4060Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
GeForce RTX 4060 leads on efficiency (92 vs 75).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 4060Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 4060 more score per dollar ($299 vs $372).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR7 | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 150 W | 115 W |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Memory bus | — | 128-bit |
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
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
FAQ: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 4060
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 4060? +
Both score 78 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 worth the price? +
At $372, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 4060 worth the price? +
At $299, GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in efficiency.
Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 4060 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, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 4060? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 — leads on raster (78 vs 72). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 4060? +
GeForce RTX 4060 — leads on rt (76 vs 73). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.