How Many FPS Can a GeForce RTX 4060 Run?

Short Answer: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 averages 60-144+ FPS in modern games at 1080p/1440p resolutions depending on settings. With DLSS 3 enabled, framerates often exceed 120 FPS in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077. Competitive esports games like Valorant or Fortnite can reach 200-300+ FPS. Performance varies based on ray tracing usage, thermal conditions, and game optimization.

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How Does Ray Tracing Impact FPS on the RTX 4060?

Enabling ray tracing reduces FPS by 30-45% in games like Control and Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The RTX 4060’s 3rd-gen RT cores achieve 58-72 FPS in Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition with DLSS Balanced. Hybrid settings (medium RT + high textures) optimize visual/fps balance. Full path tracing in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty requires DLSS 3 to maintain 60+ FPS.

Developers are increasingly implementing multiple RT quality tiers to accommodate mid-range GPUs. In Alan Wake 2, switching from “High Ray Tracing” to “Medium” improves performance by 22% while preserving core lighting effects. The card’s 24 RT-TFLOPs throughput enables fluid transitions between shadow quality levels without noticeable artifacts. For multiplayer titles like Warzone 2, competitive players often disable RT entirely to prioritize framerate consistency, though the RTX 4060 can still maintain 90-110 FPS with RT reflections enabled at 1080p.

Game	RT Off	RT Medium	RT Ultra
Cyberpunk 2077	88 FPS	64 FPS	47 FPS
Fortnite	144 FPS	112 FPS	83 FPS
Resident Evil 4	126 FPS	98 FPS	71 FPS

How Do Driver Updates Affect RTX 4060’s Long-Term FPS Performance?

NVIDIA’s Game Ready Drivers have improved RTX 4060 performance by 6-22% in titles like Starfield and Remnant II post-launch. Shader cache optimizations reduce stuttering, elevating 1% lows from 47 to 63 FPS in Forza Horizon 5. Studio drivers prioritize stability, but gamers should prioritize Game Ready versions for maximum FPS gains.

Recent driver version 551.86 specifically optimized memory allocation patterns for Unreal Engine 5 titles, reducing VRAM pressure in Immortals of Aveum by 15%. The introduction of Resizable BAR support in March 2025 drivers boosted Horizon Forbidden West performance by 9% at 1440p. Gamers should monitor release notes for game-specific optimizations – the 552.44 update added DLSS 3.5 support for Hellblade II, increasing ray reconstruction efficiency by 18%.

Driver Version	Avg FPS Gain	Game Example
546.65	+14%	Starfield
551.23	+8%	Avatar: Frontiers
552.12	+11%	Tekken 8

“The RTX 4060’s Ada Lovelace architecture brings disproportionate gains in frame pacing consistency. Our lab tests show its AV1 encoding reduces streaming FPS loss by 40% compared to H.264. However, the 128-bit memory bus creates bandwidth limitations at 4K – it’s fundamentally a 1080p/1440p card.”
– Dr. Markus Schilling, GPU Architect at TEC Hardware Labs

FAQ

Does the RTX 4060 support 4K gaming?

Yes, but expect 30-50 FPS in AAA titles without DLSS. Use DLSS Performance Mode for 60+ FPS at 4K.

Is the RTX 4060 future-proof for 2025 games?

At 1080p, yes. For 1440p, medium settings may be required for upcoming UE5 titles.

How much power does the RTX 4060 consume?

Average 115W (peak 130W). A 500W PSU is sufficient for most builds.