NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7 · 150 W
78
/ 100
From $299
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060
Ada · 8 GB GDDR6 · 115 W
78
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, 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 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
GeForce RTX 5060 78
vs 78 GeForce RTX 4060
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 5060
78 raster 78
rt 73
ai 75
efficiency 75
GeForce RTX 4060
78 raster 72
rt 76
ai 84
efficiency 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | 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 |
GeForce RTX 5060
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
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
FAQ: GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 4060
Which is better, 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 GeForce RTX 5060 worth the price? +
At $299, 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 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.