NVIDIA’s new GeForce RTX 5060 enters the mid-range market with GDDR7 memory, more cores, and DLSS 4 support. But how much faster is it than the outgoing RTX 4060? In this article, we compare the two cards across gaming performance, ray tracing, synthetic benchmarks, and power efficiency to see whether the upgrade is worth it.
🎮 Gaming Performance (Raster)
At 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 5060 outperforms the RTX 4060 in almost every title. Here's what the numbers say:
📈 Benchmark Results — Average FPS at 1440p Ultra:
| Game Title | RTX 4060 | RTX 5060 | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Hunter World | 101 FPS | 116 FPS | +14.9% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (no RT) | 78 FPS | 92 FPS | +17.9% |
| Assassin’s Creed Mirage | 89 FPS | 105 FPS | +18.0% |
| Call of Duty: MW3 | 141 FPS | 167 FPS | +18.4% |
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These results show a ~15–20% average uplift in raster games, which aligns with architectural gains and better memory compression.
🌐 Ray Tracing & DLSS 4
One of the biggest leaps comes with DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation (MFG), exclusive to the RTX 50-series.
Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Ultra + DLSS/MFG)
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RTX 4060: 52 FPS
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RTX 5060: 66 FPS (+26.9%)
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With MFG: RTX 5060 boosts to 91 FPS
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Games like Black Myth: Wukong and Alan Wake II benefit massively from MFG, showing smoother frame pacing and more consistent 1% lows on the RTX 5060.
🧪 Synthetic Benchmarks
Synthetic testing further highlights the 5060's architectural improvements:
3DMark Fire Strike Extreme
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RTX 4060: 12,460
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RTX 5060: 16,978 → +36.2%
Port Royal (Ray Tracing)
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RTX 4060: 5,131
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RTX 5060: 7,203 → +40.3%
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These synthetic gains are especially important for creators and users working with AI workloads or 3D rendering.
⚡ Power Efficiency & Thermals
While both GPUs are relatively efficient, the RTX 5060 draws ~10% more power (≈145–150W) than the RTX 4060 (≈130W). However, performance-per-watt is still improved thanks to the newer Blackwell architecture.
| GPU | Power Draw | Performance | Perf/Watt |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4060 | ~130W | Baseline | 100% |
| RTX 5060 | ~145W | +18% avg | ~110–115% |
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💵 Price & Value
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RTX 4060 MSRP: $299
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RTX 5060 MSRP: $329
Given the 15–25% performance bump and DLSS 4 exclusivity, the RTX 5060 offers better value per frame for modern titles.
✅ Conclusion: Should You Upgrade?
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1080p/1440p Gaming | RTX 5060 |
| Ray Tracing & DLSS | RTX 5060 |
| Efficiency | Tie (slight edge to 5060) |
| Budget Builds | RTX 4060 |
If you're gaming at 1440p or want to future-proof your system with DLSS 4 and better RT performance, the RTX 5060 is the smart upgrade. For 1080p gaming on a budget, the RTX 4060 still holds its own—but it’s clearly aging.
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