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RTX 4060 GPU

The RTX 4060 provides efficient 1080p gaming with DLSS 3 and ray tracing in a power-efficient package.

VRAM 8GB
CUDA Cores 3,072
Tensor Cores 96
TDP 115W
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$0.08/hr
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RTX 4060 GPU

Cloud Pricing

ProviderGPUsPrice / hrUpdatedSource
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Vast.ai
1× GPU
$0.08
4/7/2026
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Prices updated daily. Last check: 4/8/2026

Performance

FP32
15.11 TFLOPS
Bandwidth
272 GB/s

Strengths & Limitations

  • 115W TDP provides excellent power efficiency for cloud deployments
  • 8GB GDDR6 memory sufficient for most gaming and light professional applications
  • DLSS 3 support with Frame Generation for enhanced gaming performance
  • Third-generation RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing
  • Ada Lovelace architecture includes AV1 encoding for efficient streaming
  • PCI Express Gen 4 interface for modern system compatibility
  • 96 fourth-generation Tensor cores support AI workloads and DLSS processing
  • 128-bit memory interface limits bandwidth compared to higher-tier GPUs
  • 3072 CUDA cores insufficient for demanding compute workloads or high-end gaming
  • Entry-level positioning makes it unsuitable for professional rendering or AI training
  • 272 GB/s memory bandwidth may bottleneck performance in memory-intensive applications
  • Limited to consumer driver stack, lacking enterprise features of professional GPUs

Key Features

•DLSS 3 with Frame Generation
•Third-generation RT cores
•Fourth-generation Tensor cores
•Ada Lovelace architecture
•AV1 encoding support
•NVIDIA Studio driver compatibility
•Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
•NVIDIA Reflex low-latency technology

About RTX 4060

The RTX 4060 is NVIDIA's entry-level Ada Lovelace architecture GPU, positioned as the most accessible option in the RTX 40 series lineup. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and released in June 2023, this GPU sits below the RTX 4060 Ti and higher-tier models in NVIDIA's current consumer graphics hierarchy. With 8GB of GDDR6 memory and 3072 CUDA cores, it targets mainstream gaming and light professional workloads. The GPU features 96 third-generation RT cores for ray tracing and 96 fourth-generation Tensor cores for AI acceleration, delivering 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance while maintaining a 115W power envelope. Its 128-bit memory interface provides 272 GB/s of memory bandwidth, optimized for 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming scenarios. In cloud deployments, the RTX 4060 serves users who need GPU acceleration for streaming, light content creation, or gaming workloads that don't require the computational power of higher-tier professional or data center GPUs.

Common Use Cases

The RTX 4060 is designed for cloud gaming instances targeting 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming, streaming workloads that benefit from AV1 encoding, and light content creation tasks. Its 8GB memory capacity and DLSS 3 support make it suitable for modern games at medium to high settings, while the Ada Lovelace architecture's media engines handle streaming and video encoding efficiently. The GPU works well for users learning game development, running CAD applications, or performing light 3D rendering tasks that don't require the computational power of professional workstation cards.

Full Specifications

Hardware

Manufacturer
NVIDIA
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
CUDA Cores
3,072
Tensor Cores
96
RT Cores
24
TDP
115W

Memory & Performance

VRAM
8GB
Memory Interface
128-bit
Memory Bandwidth
272 GB/s
FP32
15.11 TFLOPS
Release
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an RTX 4060 cost per hour in the cloud?

RTX 4060 pricing varies by provider, region, and commitment level. Check the pricing table above for current rates across all providers.

What is the RTX 4060 best used for?

The RTX 4060 excels at 1080p gaming with ray tracing enabled, streaming with AV1 encoding, and light content creation tasks. Its 8GB VRAM and DLSS 3 support make it ideal for modern games at high settings, while remaining efficient for extended cloud gaming sessions.

How does the RTX 4060 compare to the RTX 4060 Ti for cloud gaming?

The RTX 4060 Ti offers more CUDA cores and higher memory bandwidth, providing better performance for 1440p gaming and more demanding applications. The RTX 4060 focuses on 1080p gaming and lighter workloads, making it more suitable for users who prioritize power efficiency and don't need the additional computational power.