NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 vs NVIDIA Jetson T4000 Comparison

# FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher FP32 shader throughput?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 delivers 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, compared to 4.700 TFLOPS for the NVIDIA Jetson T4000. This gives the RTX 4060 approximately 3.2 times the raw single-precision performance.

Q: How do the memory subsystems compare between the two cards?

A: The RTX 4060 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Jetson T4000 uses 64 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 273.2 GB/s. Despite the larger capacity and wider bus, the T4000's bandwidth is only 1.2 GB/s higher, making them effectively equal in throughput.

Q: Which GPU supports DirectX and Vulkan?

A: The RTX 4060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Jetson T4000 lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, indicating it is not designed for consumer graphics APIs.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of each card?

A: The RTX 4060 is a dual-slot card with a 1x 12-pin power connector. The Jetson T4000 is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) module measuring 87 mm in length, 100 mm in height, and 15 mm in width, with no power connectors and no display outputs.

Q: What is the production status and release timing for both products?

A: The RTX 4060 is listed as end-of-life and was released on 2024-03-31. The Jetson T4000 is active and was released on 2026-01-04. The T4000 has a launch MSRP of 1,999 USD.

Q: How do the pixel and texture rates compare?

A: The RTX 4060 achieves 118.1 GPixel/s and 236.2 GTexel/s. The Jetson T4000 achieves 24.48 GPixel/s and 73.44 GTexel/s. The RTX 4060 is 4.8 times faster in pixel throughput and 3.2 times faster in texture throughput.

Architecture Differences

The RTX 4060 AD106 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, while the Jetson T4000 uses the Blackwell architecture. Both chips are fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, but the transistor counts and die sizes differ significantly. The AD106 contains 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.8 million transistors per square millimeter. The GB10B chip in the Jetson T4000 has an unknown transistor count but a die size of 391 mm², which is more than double the AD106's area.

The RTX 4060 features 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. The Jetson T4000 has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and only 16 ROPs. This represents a 2:1 advantage for the RTX 4060 in shading units and TMUs, and a 3:1 advantage in ROPs.

Ray tracing and tensor core counts also differ. The RTX 4060 includes 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores. The Jetson T4000 has 12 RT cores and 64 tensor cores. While the RTX 4060 doubles the RT core count, the T4000's tensor core count is two-thirds of the RTX 4060's.

Clock speeds further separate the two. The RTX 4060 runs at a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The Jetson T4000 operates at a fixed 1530 MHz for both base and boost. Memory clocks also differ: the RTX 4060 uses 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective), while the T4000 uses 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective).

The API support reflects their intended roles. The RTX 4060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Jetson T4000 lists N/A for all three, indicating it lacks conventional graphics API support. The bus interfaces differ as well: the RTX 4060 uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the T4000 uses PCIe 5.0 x8.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows no direct head-to-head comparisons, as the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. However, the specification-based analysis reveals consistent performance gaps across multiple metrics.

In FP32 compute, the RTX 4060 delivers 15.11 TFLOPS versus 4.700 TFLOPS for the Jetson T4000. This 3.2x advantage is the most significant performance difference between the two. The FP16 performance follows the same pattern, with both GPUs achieving identical ratios to their FP32 figures (15.11 TFLOPS and 4.700 TFLOPS respectively).

Pixel throughput shows the RTX 4060 at 118.1 GPixel/s, while the Jetson T4000 manages 24.48 GPixel/s. The RTX 4060 is 4.8 times faster in this metric, which reflects its 48 ROPs versus the T4000's 16 ROPs. Texture rate similarly favors the RTX 4060, with 236.2 GTexel/s compared to 73.44 GTexel/s, a 3.2x margin that aligns with the TMU count difference.

Memory bandwidth is the closest comparison. The RTX 4060 provides 272.0 GB/s, and the Jetson T4000 provides 273.2 GB/s. The T4000 holds a minimal 1.2 GB/s advantage, which is negligible in practice. This near-parity exists despite the T4000's 256-bit bus versus the RTX 4060's 128-bit bus, because the RTX 4060's memory runs at double the effective speed (17 Gbps versus 8.5 Gbps).

The power envelopes differ by 25 W, with the RTX 4060 rated at 115 W and the Jetson T4000 at 90 W. The suggested PSU ratings are 300 W and 250 W respectively. Neither GPU's performance per watt can be calculated from the provided data alone, but the T4000's lower power draw combined with its much lower throughput indicates it trades performance for efficiency.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in nearly every measured specification:

• Architecture: Ada Lovelace (RTX 4060) versus Blackwell (Jetson T4000)
• Chip: AD106 versus GB10B
• Die size: 188 mm² versus 391 mm²
• Transistors: 22,900 million versus unknown
• Base clock: 1830 MHz versus 1530 MHz
• Boost clock: 2460 MHz versus 1530 MHz
• Memory size: 8 GB versus 64 GB
• Memory type: GDDR6 versus LPDDR5X
• Memory bus width: 128 bit versus 256 bit
• Memory clock: 2125 MHz (17 Gbps) versus 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps)
• Shading units: 3072 versus 1536
• TMUs: 96 versus 48
• ROPs: 48 versus 16
• RT cores: 24 versus 12
• Tensor cores: 96 versus 64
• Pixel rate: 118.1 GPixel/s versus 24.48 GPixel/s
• Texture rate: 236.2 GTexel/s versus 73.44 GTexel/s
• FP32: 15.11 TFLOPS versus 4.700 TFLOPS
• FP16: 15.11 TFLOPS versus 4.700 TFLOPS
• TDP: 115 W versus 90 W
• Slot width: Dual-slot versus IGP
• Power connectors: 1x 12-pin versus None
• Suggested PSU: 300 W versus 250 W
• Bus interface: PCIe 4.0 x8 versus PCIe 5.0 x8
• Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a versus No outputs
• APIs: DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4 versus N/A for all
• Dimensions: not specified versus 87 mm x 100 mm x 15 mm
• Production status: End-of-life versus Active
• Release date: 2024-03-31 versus 2026-01-04
• Predecessor: GeForce 30 versus Server Hopper
• Successor: GeForce 50 versus Server Rubin
• Launch MSRP: not provided versus 1,999 USD

The transistor density of the RTX 4060 is 121.8 million transistors per mm², while the Jetson T4000's density is not recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4060 AD106 wins decisively in raw compute and graphics-oriented workloads. Its 3.2x FP32 advantage, 4.8x pixel rate, and 3.2x texture rate make it the clear choice for rendering, gaming, and any task that relies on traditional GPU shader operations. The presence of DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 support means it can run standard graphics applications without compatibility issues. Its dual-slot form factor, display outputs, and 12-pin power connector align with desktop GPU integration.

The Jetson T4000 wins in memory capacity and module form factor. Its 64 GB of LPDDR5X memory is 8 times the RTX 4060's 8 GB, which suits large datasets and AI inference workloads that require substantial on-board storage. The 256-bit memory bus, while paired with slower clocks, still achieves 273.2 GB/s, slightly ahead of the RTX 4060. Its IGP form factor with no power connectors and compact dimensions (87 mm x 100 mm x 15 mm) allows integration into embedded or server systems where space is constrained. The PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides a newer bus standard.

The T4000's 90 W TDP is 25 W lower than the RTX 4060's 115 W, making it more power-efficient in absolute terms. Its suggested PSU of 250 W versus 300 W for the RTX 4060 also reflects a lower system power requirement.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two GPUs into different application domains. The RTX 4060 AD106 is a graphics-first product, evidenced by its higher shading unit count, ROP count, pixel rate, and full API support. Its 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate position it for interactive rendering and consumer graphics tasks. The end-of-life status and GeForce 40-series lineage confirm its role as a traditional desktop GPU.

The Jetson T4000 is a compute-focused module, as indicated by its lack of display outputs, absence of graphics API support, and IGP form factor. Its 64 GB memory capacity and 273.2 GB/s bandwidth, combined with 64 tensor cores, point toward data-parallel workloads such as AI inference or scientific computing. The active production status, 2026 release date, and 1,999 USD launch MSRP indicate a current-generation server product.

Users seeking a GPU for gaming, content creation, or any DirectX/Vulkan-based application should select the RTX 4060. Users needing a compact, low-power module with massive memory capacity for compute workloads should select the Jetson T4000. The performance gap in shader rates is substantial, but the memory capacity difference is equally substantial in the opposite direction. Neither product can substitute for the other in their respective target environments.