NVIDIA
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Released in June 2023 with a 299 USD launch price, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a mainstream graphics card built for everyday gaming. It targets players looking for modern graphics features without needing top-tier hardware.
- Release date
- 2023-06
- Launch price
- 299 USD
- Shader cores
- 3,072 cores
- Video memory
- 8 GB
- Memory type
- Gddr6
- Memory bus width
- 128 bit
Performance and Efficiency
Powered by the Ada Lovelace architecture, the RTX 4060 handles standard gaming workloads smoothly. It relies on 3,072 shader cores and a 1,830 MHz base clock, reaching up to 2,460 MHz under load. This design yields 15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power for daily rendering.
Running on just 115 W of board power, the card stays remarkably efficient. It requires a modest 550 W recommended PSU, though the reference card takes one 8-pin power connector via an adapter, while some partner models use a 6-pin instead.
Memory and Resolution Limits
The 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory paired with a 128-bit memory bus handles standard 1080p textures well. A memory bandwidth of 272 GB/s at 17 Gbps, backed by a 24 MB last-level cache, helps maintain frame stability during complex scenes.
However, the 8 PCIe lanes limit data throughput compared to wider interfaces. This narrow bus means high-resolution texture packs exceeding the memory capacity will trigger performance drops.
Connectivity and Encoding
Display outputs include three DisplayPort 1.4a ports alongside two HDMI 2.1a ports. You can connect up to four displays simultaneously for multi-monitor setups.
For content creators, the single hardware encoder supports AV1 encoding. This modern codec delivers better compression efficiency for streaming and video exports.
Full specs
Overview
- Release date
- 2023-06
- Launch price
- 299 USD
Graphics chip
- Architecture
- Ada lovelace
- Shader cores
- 3,072 cores
- Boost clock
- 2,460 MHz
- Base clock
- 1,830 MHz
- FP32 compute
- 15 TFLOPS
Memory
- Video memory
- 8 GB
- Memory type
- Gddr6
- Memory bus width
- 128 bit
- Memory bandwidth
- 272 GB/s
- Memory speed
- 17 Gbps
- Last-level cache
- 24 MB
Power
- Board power
- 115 W
- Recommended PSU
- 550 W
- Power connectors
- 8-pin
Reference card takes one 8-pin (adapter in the box); some partner models use a 6-pin instead.
Interface
- PCIe version
- 4.0
- PCIe lanes
- 8 lanes
Display outputs
- HDMI version
- 2.1a
- DisplayPort version
- 1.4a
- HDMI outputs
- 2 ports
- DisplayPort outputs
- 3 ports
- Max displays
- 4 displays
Video engine
- Hardware encode
- AV1
Checked pages only confirm AV1 encode; H.264/HEVC encode is not stated.
- Video encoders
- 1 encoders
Size
- Card length
- Not published
- Card height
- Not published
- Slot width
- 2 slots
The Verdict
The RTX 4060 suits budget-conscious builders seeking an efficient GPU for mainstream gaming and AV1 encoding. Gamers targeting high-resolution textures or demanding workloads should look toward cards with wider memory buses and larger capacities.
FAQ
What power supply is needed for the RTX 4060?
A 550 W recommended PSU is required to run the card safely.
How much video memory does it include?
It features 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory.
What is the launch price of the card?
The launch price was set at 299 USD.
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