NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
- Lowest power draw in class
- Least memory bandwidth
- Lowest base clock
The RTX 4060 is NVIDIA’s contender in the entry-level graphics card class. Within the entry-level graphics cards we track, the RTX 4060 stands out: it Has the lowest board power. If you’re considering the RTX 4060, you’ll probably also want to look at Arc B580, RTX 5060 and RTX 5050.
- VRAM8 GB
- Shader units3,072
- Boost clock2,460 MHz
- Memory bandwidth272 GB/s
- Total board power115 W
- Launch price (MSRP)$299
Key Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
|---|---|
| GPU die | AD107 |
| Process | TSMC 4N |
| Shader units | 3,072 |
| Ray tracing units | 24 |
| Base clock | 1,830 MHz |
| Boost clock | 2,460 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 15.1 TFLOPS |
Memory
| VRAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 272 GB/s |
Features
| Upscaling | DLSS Super Resolution |
|---|---|
| Frame generation | DLSS Frame Generation (2x) |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
Power & Thermals
| Total board power | 115 W |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 300 W |
Price
| Launch price (MSRP) | $299 |
|---|
How It Stacks Up in the Entry-Level Graphics Card Class
The RTX 4060 is right in line with its class when it comes to shader units. There’s nothing unusual about the RTX 4060’s fp32 compute; it’s near the class average. Its vram figure is 13% below what is average for its class.
Compare RTX 4060 With Its Rivals
Other models in the same class:
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the RTX 4060 released?
Our records list June 29, 2023 as the release date of the RTX 4060.
How much did the RTX 4060 cost at launch?
The RTX 4060 launched at $299 (as of June 2023).
What does the RTX 4060 compete with?
If you’re considering the RTX 4060, it’s also worth looking at Arc B580, RTX 5060, RTX 5050 and RTX 3060.