GeForce RTX 4090vsGeForce RTX 5060
The GeForce RTX 4090 is a top-tier card for 4K gaming and heavy creative workloads, while the RTX 5060 is a solid mid-range option for 1080p and 1440p gamers on a budget.
GeForce RTX 4090
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022
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GeForce RTX 5060
Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 4090 wins overall for those wanting maximum performance and ample video memory.
For budget buyers, the GeForce RTX 5060 offers much better value with lower power draw and modern features for far less money.
The GeForce RTX 5060 is the right choice for a compact, energy-efficient build where you don't need extreme gaming or creative power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 4090 better than the RTX 5060?
Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 50 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 5060 in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RTX 5060?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 84% faster than the RTX 5060 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 4090 or the RTX 5060?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. If the RTX 5060 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.