NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head comparison results between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D. The recorded data for the RTX 4090 D includes three benchmark entries: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8587, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 278621, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 246941. These results place the RTX 4090 D in the 98th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 178050.

The RTX 4060 AD106 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, and its average benchmark score is listed as 0. It sits in the 50th percentile among all GPUs. With no scores for the RTX 4060 AD106, a direct numerical comparison is impossible. However, the aggregate data for the RTX 4090 D reveals a card that operates in a completely different performance tier. The RTX 4090 D's average score of 178050 places it near the top of the database, with its nearest rivals including the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell at 182109 (2.2% faster), the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB at 183725 (3.1% faster), the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation at 184664 (3.6% faster), and the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40 GB at 187147 (4.9% faster).

The RTX 4060 AD106, by contrast, sits at the median of all GPUs. The performance gap between these two cards is substantial, driven by fundamental differences in GPU hardware. The RTX 4090 D delivers 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the RTX 4060 AD106 delivers 15.11 TFLOPS. That represents a 4.87x difference in raw shading throughput. Texture fill rates show a similar chasm: the RTX 4090 D achieves 1,149.1 GTexel/s versus 236.2 GTexel/s for the RTX 4060 AD106, a 4.87x advantage. Pixel throughput differs by a factor of 3.75, with the RTX 4090 D producing 443.5 GPixel/s compared to 118.1 GPixel/s on the RTX 4060 AD106.

Memory bandwidth is another area of decisive separation. The RTX 4090 D uses a 384-bit bus with GDDR6X memory running at 21 Gbps effective, yielding 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 4060 AD106 uses a 128-bit bus with GDDR6 memory at 17 Gbps effective, yielding 272.0 GB/s. The RTX 4090 D provides roughly 3.71x the memory bandwidth. The RTX 4090 D also carries 24 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on the RTX 4060 AD106, which is a 3x capacity advantage.

The Verdict

The data indicates two GPUs built for entirely different workloads. The RTX 4090 D is designed for maximum compute throughput and high-resolution rendering, while the RTX 4060 AD106 targets mainstream 1080p and 1440p gaming with low power draw. The RTX 4090 D's 98th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 178050 confirm it as a top-tier performer. Its nearest rivals, all within 2.2% to 4.9% of its score, are professional-grade accelerators, which shows the RTX 4090 D competes at that level despite being marketed as a consumer card.

The RTX 4060 AD106, at the 50th percentile, occupies the middle of the performance distribution. Its 115 W TDP and dual-slot design make it suitable for compact builds, while the RTX 4090 D requires a triple-slot cooler and a suggested 800 W power supply. The RTX 4090 D's suggested power supply is 500 W higher than the RTX 4060 AD106's 300 W recommendation.

For users who prioritize raw compute, high VRAM capacity, and maximum bandwidth, the RTX 4090 D is the clear choice based on its recorded scores and hardware specifications. For users who need a modest GPU with lower power consumption and a smaller physical footprint, the RTX 4060 AD106 fits that role. The RTX 4090 D's launch MSRP was 1,599 USD, a figure that reflects its position at the top of the stack.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher benchmark score in the database?

A: The RTX 4090 D has an average benchmark score of 178050 and sits in the 98th percentile. The RTX 4060 AD106 has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and sits in the 50th percentile.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4090 D in FP32 compute?

A: The RTX 4090 D delivers 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the RTX 4060 AD106 delivers 15.11 TFLOPS. That is 4.87x higher raw compute throughput.

Q: What is the memory difference between the two cards?

A: The RTX 4090 D has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth. The RTX 4060 AD106 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card requires a larger power supply?

A: The RTX 4090 D lists a suggested power supply of 800 W and has a 425 W TDP. The RTX 4060 AD106 lists a suggested power supply of 300 W and has a 115 W TDP.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 D compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4090 D's average score of 178050 is 2.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, 3.1% behind the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB, 3.6% behind the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation, and 4.9% behind the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40 GB.

Q: Do both cards support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every major specification category. The RTX 4090 D uses the AD102 chip, while the RTX 4060 AD106 uses the AD106 chip. Transistor counts differ significantly: the RTX 4090 D has 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die, while the RTX 4060 AD106 has 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² die. Transistor density is similar, with the RTX 4090 D at 125.3M per mm² and the RTX 4060 AD106 at 121.8M per mm².

Clock speeds favor the RTX 4090 D, with a base clock of 2280 MHz and boost clock of 2520 MHz, versus 1830 MHz base and 2460 MHz boost on the RTX 4060 AD106. Memory configurations are entirely different: the RTX 4090 D uses 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus with 21 Gbps effective speed, while the RTX 4060 AD106 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 17 Gbps effective speed.

Compute resources show a massive disparity. The RTX 4090 D has 14592 shading units, 456 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 114 RT cores, and 456 tensor cores. The RTX 4060 AD106 has 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. The RTX 4090 D delivers 443.5 GPixel/s and 1,149.1 GTexel/s, versus 118.1 GPixel/s and 236.2 GTexel/s on the RTX 4060 AD106. FP32 and FP16 throughput are both 73.54 TFLOPS on the RTX 4090 D and 15.11 TFLOPS on the RTX 4060 AD106.

Power requirements diverge sharply. The RTX 4090 D has a 425 W TDP, uses a triple-slot cooler, one 16-pin power connector, and requires a suggested 800 W power supply. The RTX 4060 AD106 has a 115 W TDP, uses a dual-slot cooler, one 12-pin power connector, and requires a suggested 300 W power supply. The RTX 4090 D measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 61 mm in width, while the RTX 4060 AD106 has no recorded physical dimensions. The RTX 4090 D uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, while the RTX 4060 AD106 uses PCIe 4.0 x8. Both cards have identical display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs use the Ada Lovelace architecture and are manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. The RTX 4090 D uses the AD102 chip, which is the largest die in the Ada Lovelace consumer lineup. The RTX 4060 AD106 uses the AD106 chip, a smaller and less complex die. Both belong to the GeForce 40-series generation and share the same API support, including DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The architectural implementation differs in scale. The AD102 chip on the RTX 4090 D packs 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores, enabling higher ray tracing and AI compute throughput. The AD106 chip on the RTX 4060 AD106 includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores, which is a 4.75x reduction in both RT and tensor core counts. The RTX 4090 D also has 456 TMUs versus 96 on the RTX 4060 AD106, and 176 ROPs versus 48.

Both cards use GDDR memory, but the RTX 4090 D employs GDDR6X while the RTX 4060 AD106 uses standard GDDR6. The memory subsystem on the RTX 4090 D uses a 384-bit interface, which is three times wider than the 128-bit interface on the RTX 4060 AD106. This wider interface, combined with faster memory, produces the 1.01 TB/s bandwidth figure versus 272.0 GB/s.

The release dates differ, with the RTX 4090 D released on December 27, 2023, and the RTX 4060 AD106 released on March 31, 2024. Both cards are end-of-life in production status, and both have the GeForce 30 series as their predecessor and the GeForce 50 series as their successor. The RTX 4090 D has a launch MSRP of 1,599 USD; the RTX 4060 AD106 has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4090 D wins decisively in every measured compute category. Its FP32 throughput of 73.54 TFLOPS is 4.87x higher than the RTX 4060 AD106's 15.11 TFLOPS. Texture rate of 1,149.1 GTexel/s versus 236.2 GTexel/s gives it a 4.87x advantage in texture-heavy workloads. Pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s versus 118.1 GPixel/s is a 3.75x advantage for fill-rate-bound scenarios. Memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s versus 272.0 GB/s means the RTX 4090 D can feed its compute units far more effectively, which matters in high-resolution rendering and large data sets.

The RTX 4090 D's 24 GB VRAM capacity is three times the RTX 4060 AD106's 8 GB. That capacity, combined with the higher bandwidth, makes the RTX 4090 D suited for workloads that exceed 8 GB of video memory, such as 4K texture packs, large language model inference, and multi-monitor setups. Its 98th percentile ranking and average score of 178050 confirm it performs at the level of professional accelerators, as shown by its nearest rivals being within 2.2% to 4.9% of its score.

The RTX 4060 AD106 wins on power efficiency and physical footprint. Its 115 W TDP is 310 W lower than the RTX 4090 D's 425 W TDP. The suggested power supply of 300 W versus 800 W means the RTX 4060 AD106 can fit into systems with smaller power budgets. The dual-slot cooler versus triple-slot cooler, and the absence of recorded long dimensions, indicate a more compact card. The RTX 4060 AD106 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which halves the lane count compared to the RTX 4090 D's x16 interface, but this is adequate for its lower bandwidth requirements.

The RTX 4060 AD106 also has a higher transistor density on its smaller die: 121.8M per mm² versus 125.3M per mm² on the RTX 4090 D, though this difference is marginal. Both cards support identical APIs and display outputs, so software compatibility is not a differentiator. The RTX 4060 AD106's 50th percentile ranking places it at the median of all GPUs, which indicates it is a mid-range performer suitable for standard gaming resolutions. The RTX 4090 D, at the 98th percentile, is among the fastest GPUs in the database and is built for maximum performance regardless of power or space constraints.