NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two NVIDIA GeForce 40-series cards in a straightforward way. The standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, built on the AD107 chip, is the only one of the pair with recorded performance measurements. It carries an average benchmark score of 17,639 across the database, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs tested. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 variant, which uses the larger AD106 chip, has no benchmark entries recorded, no wins in any test, and an average score of zero. Its percentile ranking sits at 50, which reflects its lack of measured data rather than actual performance parity.

In every recorded test, the AD107-based RTX 4060 is the sole participant. Its wins span DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 workloads, OpenCL, Vulkan, compute, and 2D graphics tests. The strongest single result is in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where it scores 2,302 points. PassMark G3D delivers a score of 19,545, while Geekbench OpenCL reaches 95,057. The AD106 variant contributes no scores to any of these categories, so the use-case split is entirely one-sided: the AD107 card owns every measurable workload, from legacy DirectX 9 to modern ray-traced and compute-heavy applications.

The AD106 card does exist as a distinct product with its own physical and architectural specifications, but without benchmark data, the database cannot assign it any wins. For users tracking performance by application type, the AD107 version is the only one with evidence of capability. The AD106 version remains an unmeasured entry, and any comparison of per-test strengths is impossible until data is recorded.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear choice for anyone selecting between these two cards: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 with the AD107 chip is the only option with verified performance. Its average benchmark score of 17,639 places it 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7790, 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M, 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 560, and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 460 in the nearest rival rankings. Those narrow deltas show that the AD107 card sits in a tightly packed performance cluster, but it is still a measured, competitive part.

The AD106 variant has no recorded scores, no nearest rivals, and a percentile rank of 50 that is based on absence rather than achievement. Choosing it would mean accepting a GPU with identical clock speeds, memory configuration, and compute resources on paper, but zero database evidence of how it performs. The AD107 card is the one with the 61st percentile standing, the 17,639 average, and the full set of benchmark results across 10 tests.

For users prioritizing verified performance, the AD107-based RTX 4060 is the rational pick. For users who value the AD106 chip's larger transistor count and die size, the database offers no performance confirmation, so any such choice would rest on specifications alone, not measured results.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table between these two cards is empty, meaning there are no direct comparison scores recorded. However, the AD107-based RTX 4060 has a full suite of 10 individual benchmark results that define its performance envelope.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the AD107 card scores 2,302 points. This is its highest-profile modern test result, indicating solid DirectX 12 rendering capability. Geekbench OpenCL returns 95,057, a strong compute-oriented score that reflects the card's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. Geekbench Vulkan comes in at 48,643, showing respectable cross-API graphics performance. PassMark G3D delivers 19,545, which is the aggregate gaming and graphics score, while PassMark GPU Compute reaches 9,213, indicating the card's parallel processing strength.

Legacy DirectX tests show a spread of results. PassMark DirectX 9 scores 236, DirectX 10 scores 103, DirectX 11 scores 175, and DirectX 12 scores 76. The DirectX 9 result is the highest of the four, which is typical for a card with 48 ROPs and 96 TMUs. PassMark G2D, the 2D graphics test, returns 1,037.

The AD106 card has no entries in any of these tests. Its head-to-head record is zero wins versus zero wins, but the practical comparison is that the AD107 card has all the data while the AD106 card has none. The largest wins in this matchup are the AD107 card's entire benchmark suite, with the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2,302 and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 95,057 standing as the most significant numerical achievements.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two cards?

A: The AD107-based RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17,639. The AD106 variant has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmarks are recorded for it.

Q: Which card has a higher percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The AD107-based RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The AD106 variant ranks in the 50th percentile, though this is based on the absence of measured data.

Q: Do both cards use the same memory configuration?

A: Yes, both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth and a memory clock of 2125 MHz, which translates to 17 Gbps effective.

Q: Are the clock speeds identical between the two cards?

A: Yes, both cards have a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz.

Q: What is the performance difference in the nearest rival comparison for the AD107 card?

A: The AD107 card is 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7790, and 0.3%, 0.5%, and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M, AMD Radeon Pro 560, and AMD Radeon Pro 460 respectively.

Q: Which card has a recorded release date?

A: The AD107-based RTX 4060 was released on 2023-05-17, while the AD106 variant has a release date of 2024-03-31.

Architecture Differences

The two cards share the same Ada Lovelace architecture and GeForce 40 generation, but they are built on different physical chips. The AD107-based RTX 4060 uses the AD107 chip with 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. The AD106 variant uses the AD106 chip, which packs 22,900 million transistors onto an 188 mm² die. The transistor density differs slightly: the AD107 chip has 118.9 million transistors per square millimeter, while the AD106 chip has 121.8 million per square millimeter. Both are fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC.

Despite the different chips, the functional architecture is identical. Both cards have 3,072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, 48 raster output units, 24 ray tracing cores, and 96 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s for both. FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS, and FP16 performance is also 15.11 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The API support matches exactly: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The AD106 chip is physically larger and contains more transistors, which suggests a more complex silicon design, but the functional blocks that matter for gaming and compute workloads are configured identically. The production status for both is end-of-life, and both list the GeForce 30 series as their predecessor and the GeForce 50 series as their successor.

Specification Differences

The specification sheets for these two cards differ in only a few fields, all related to the physical chip and product identity.

Chip: The AD107-based RTX 4060 uses the AD107 chip, while the AD106 variant uses the AD106 chip.

Transistors: The AD107 card has 18,900 million transistors. The AD106 card has 22,900 million transistors.

Die Size: The AD107 die measures 159 mm². The AD106 die measures 188 mm².

Transistor Density: The AD107 chip has 118.9 million transistors per mm². The AD106 chip has 121.8 million per mm².

Release Date: The AD107 card was released on 2023-05-17. The AD106 card was released on 2024-03-31.

Launch MSRP: The AD107 card has a launch MSRP of 299 USD. The AD106 card has no recorded launch MSRP.

Dimensions: The AD107 card has recorded dimensions of 240 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width. The AD106 card has no recorded dimensions.

All other specifications are identical. Both cards run at 1830 MHz base and 2460 MHz boost clock. Both have 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. Both have the same shading units, TMUs, ROPs, ray tracing cores, tensor cores, pixel rate, texture rate, FP32 and FP16 throughput, 115 W TDP, dual-slot width, 1x 12-pin power connector, 300 W suggested PSU, PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, and the same display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The production status, predecessor, successor, series, manufacturer, architecture, generation, process node, foundry, memory type, bus interface, and API support are all the same.