NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 vs NVIDIA H20 Comparison

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The RTX 4060 and H20 occupy entirely different segments of the GPU market, and the recorded data reflects this divergence. The RTX 4060 has ten benchmark entries in the database, while the H20 has none. This absence of direct comparison data means the head-to-head analysis relies on architectural specifications and the RTX 4060's performance against its nearest rivals.

The RTX 4060's average benchmark score sits at 17,639 points, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs tracked. Its closest rival in the database is the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with an average score of 17,666, a negligible 0.2% difference. The AMD Radeon 780M trails by 0.3%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 lag by 0.5% and 0.7% respectively. These margins are tight, indicating the RTX 4060 clusters with mid-range performers.

In individual tests, the RTX 4060 shows varied strengths. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,302 demonstrates solid DirectX 12 capability. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 95,057 and Vulkan score of 48,643 show strong compute and graphics API performance. Passmark results reveal a pattern: DirectX 9 scores 236, DirectX 10 scores 103, DirectX 11 scores 175, and DirectX 12 scores 76. The G2D score of 1,037 and G3D score of 19,545 indicate the card handles 2D operations comfortably while delivering competitive 3D throughput. The GPU compute score of 9,213 confirms respectable computational abilities.

The H20's benchmark data is empty. Its percentile ranking of 50th places it at the median, but with no recorded scores, direct numerical comparisons are impossible. The database shows zero wins for either product in head-to-head matchups, reflecting the absence of shared test data.

# Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4060 wins decisively in scenarios requiring consumer-grade graphics output. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it suitable for gaming and workstation applications that rely on these APIs. Its display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, enabling multi-monitor setups. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming workloads.

The H20 wins in server and data-center environments where display output is unnecessary. Its "No outputs" designation confirms this focus. The 96 GB HBM3 memory on a massive 6144-bit bus provides 4.03 TB/s bandwidth, a figure that dwarfs the RTX 4060's memory subsystem. For workloads involving large datasets, model training, or high-throughput inference, the H20's memory capacity and bandwidth provide clear advantages.

The RTX 4060's 3,072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs support traditional rasterization pipelines. Its 24 RT cores enable ray tracing, and 96 tensor cores accelerate AI features like DLSS. The H20 counters with 9,984 shading units, 312 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. While its ROP count is lower, the H20 fields 312 tensor cores, a substantial increase that points toward matrix math and neural network workloads. The H20's FP16 throughput of 79.07 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) versus its FP32 output of 39.54 TFLOPS indicates deliberate optimization for mixed-precision compute tasks.

Pixel fill rates separate the two clearly. The RTX 4060 achieves 118.1 GPixel/s, while the H20 manages 47.52 GPixel/s. Texture rates reverse the order: the RTX 4060 delivers 236.2 GTexel/s, and the H20 reaches 617.8 GTexel/s. This data indicates the RTX 4060 prioritizes pixel throughput for visual output, while the H20 emphasizes texture and compute throughput for data processing.

# Architecture Differences

The RTX 4060 uses the AD107 chip built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 118.9 million per square millimeter. The H20 uses the GH100 chip, also on TSMC's 5 nm process, but packs 80,000 million transistors onto an 814 mm² die, with a lower density of 98.3 million per square millimeter. The H20's larger die accommodates substantially more compute resources but at reduced density.

The RTX 4060 belongs to the Ada Lovelace architecture within the GeForce 40-series generation. The H20 operates on the Hopper architecture, classified under Server Hopper (Hxx). This architectural split reflects divergent design goals: Ada Lovelace targets real-time graphics and consumer workloads, while Hopper targets accelerated computing and AI infrastructure.

Clock speeds show interesting patterns. Both cards share a 1830 MHz base clock. The RTX 4060 boosts to 2460 MHz, while the H20 tops out at 1980 MHz. The memory clocks differ significantly: the RTX 4060 runs memory at 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective speed, while the H20 uses 1313 MHz with 5.3 Gbps effective. The HBM3 memory technology on the H20 compensates for lower clock speeds with an exceptionally wide 6144-bit interface, producing 4.03 TB/s bandwidth versus the RTX 4060's 272.0 GB/s.

Power requirements underscore their different deployment contexts. The RTX 4060 carries a 115 W TDP with a suggested 300 W PSU, a dual-slot design, and a 1x 12-pin power connector. The H20 demands 500 W TDP with a suggested 900 W PSU and uses an SXM module form factor. These specifications align with the RTX 4060's desktop orientation and the H20's server integration.

The RTX 4060 supports PCIe 4.0 x8 and measures 240 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The H20 uses PCIe 5.0 x16 and has no listed dimensions, consistent with its modular server form factor. The RTX 4060 was released on May 17, 2023, and is now end-of-life, succeeded by GeForce 50. The H20 launched January 31, 2024, remains active, and succeeds Server Ada while preceding Server Blackwell.

# FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw compute throughput?

A: The H20 delivers 39.54 TFLOPS FP32 and 79.07 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio). The RTX 4060 provides 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 and 15.11 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1 ratio). The H20 leads substantially in both metrics.

Q: How do memory capacities compare?

A: The H20 offers 96 GB of HBM3 memory on a 6144-bit bus with 4.03 TB/s bandwidth. The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the transistor count difference?

A: The H20 uses 80,000 million transistors on an 814 mm² die. The RTX 4060 uses 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die.

Q: Which card supports DirectX?

A: The RTX 4060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The H20 lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, reflecting its compute-focused design without graphics API support.

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The RTX 4060 has a 115 W TDP and suggests a 300 W PSU. The H20 has a 500 W TDP and suggests a 900 W PSU.

Q: What form factors do they use?

A: The RTX 4060 is a dual-slot card with a 1x 12-pin power connector, measuring 240 mm long. The H20 uses an SXM Module with no listed power connectors or dimensions.

# Specification Differences

| Specification | RTX 4060 | H20 |

|----------------|----------|-----|

| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Hopper |

| Generation | GeForce 40 | Server Hopper (Hxx) |

| Chip | AD107 | GH100 |

| Transistors | 18,900 million | 80,000 million |

| Die Size | 159 mm² | 814 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 118.9M / mm² | 98.3M / mm² |

| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz | 1980 MHz |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 96 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM3 |

| Memory Bus | 128 bit | 6144 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 272.0 GB/s | 4.03 TB/s |

| Shading Units | 3072 | 9984 |

| TMUs | 96 | 312 |

| ROPs | 48 | 24 |

| RT Cores | 24 | null |

| Tensor Cores | 96 | 312 |

| Pixel Rate | 118.1 GPixel/s | 47.52 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 236.2 GTexel/s | 617.8 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 15.11 TFLOPS | 39.54 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 15.11 TFLOPS (1:1) | 79.07 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 115 W | 500 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | SXM Module |

| Power Connector | 1x 12-pin | null |

| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 900 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | No outputs |

| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | N/A |

| OpenGL | 4.6 | N/A |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | N/A |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | 2023-05-17 | 2024-01-31 |

| Predecessor | GeForce 30 | Server Ada |

| Successor | GeForce 50 | Server Blackwell |

# The Verdict

The RTX 4060 serves gaming and workstation users who need display output, graphics API support, and efficient power consumption. Its 115 W TDP, dual-slot design, and 300 W PSU requirement fit standard desktop builds. The 8 GB memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth handle typical gaming resolutions, while 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores enable ray tracing and AI-enhanced features. The launch MSRP of 299 USD positions it as a mainstream option.

The H20 serves data-center operators running large-scale compute workloads. Its 96 GB HBM3 memory and 4.03 TB/s bandwidth accommodate massive datasets. The 312 tensor cores and 79.07 TFLOPS FP16 throughput target AI training and inference tasks. The SXM module form factor and 500 W TDP with 900 W PSU requirement indicate rack-mounted server deployment. The absence of display outputs and graphics API support confirms its compute-only role.

Benchmark data shows the RTX 4060 performing competitively within its class, sitting near the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals cluster within 0.7% of its average score, indicating tight competition in this segment. The H20 has no benchmark records, so its performance positioning relies on architectural specifications rather than measured results.

The production statuses tell the story: the RTX 4060 is end-of-life with the GeForce 50 as its successor, while the H20 remains active with Server Blackwell on the horizon. Both share the 5 nm TSMC process and 1830 MHz base clock, but their design priorities diverge sharply. The RTX 4060 optimizes pixel throughput and consumer features; the H20 optimizes texture throughput, tensor performance, and memory capacity for server workloads. The choice depends entirely on the deployment context: desktop graphics versus data-center compute.