In a recent performance comparison, a representative NJ Tech testing setup evaluated the older GeForce GTX 1060 against the more affordable RTX 4060, focusing on 1080p gaming. The testing configuration featured an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F processor paired with 32GB of DDR5 6000MHz RAM to provide a modern balance of CPU and memory for a fair head-to-head assessment. The results clearly demonstrate how far budget GPUs have come over a few generations, especially for users prioritizing smooth gameplay at 1080p without breaking the bank. The GTX 1060 delivered approximately 94 frames per second in Apex Legends at maximum settings with TSAA enabled, while the RTX 4060 delivered a markedly higher 196fps, highlighting the substantial upgrade in raw frame rate on recent hardware. In more demanding scenarios, such as the Alan Wake 2 benchmark using FSR2 and DLAA with the high preset, the GTX 1060 managed only about 17fps, whereas the RTX 4060 rose to roughly 53fps, illustrating a clear performance gap when ray tracing and advanced upscaling techniques are in play. [Source: internal hardware test notes]
Cyberpunk 2077 with the Phantom Liberty expansion was another revealing test. At high settings, the GTX 1060 sustained around 41fps, while the RTX 4060 achieved approximately 83fps on the same configuration, underscoring the RTX 4060’s ability to maintain playable frame rates in modern, resource-intensive titles. In the Counter-Strike 2 benchmark, the GTX 1060 reached about 65fps at very high settings, and the RTX 4060 delivered around 150fps, a figure that translates to a noticeably smoother experience in fast-paced competitive play. [Source: internal performance logs]
Across an 11-game sample, the GTX 1060 averaged near 44fps, in contrast to the RTX 4060 which averaged about 103fps. This data suggests that in 2024 the GTX 1060, once a budget option, no longer meets typical modern-game performance expectations. The RTX 4060, commonly available at roughly 35 thousand rubles in corresponding markets, represents a much more capable entry point for users looking to gaming at 1080p with higher settings, while also offering modern features. The RTX 4060 includes hardware support for ray tracing as well as DLSS 3.5, technologies that help smooth the experience and improve image quality in supported titles. These advancements translate to higher consistency and better overall gaming satisfaction for budget-conscious buyers. [Source: performance review summary]
Additionally, recent industry developments indicate that VR headset production is returning to Russia, marking a notable shift in the regional hardware landscape and supply chain dynamics. This broader context helps explain how affordability and accessibility of mid-range GPUs, as well as complementary devices, continue to evolve for PC enthusiasts in North America and beyond. [Source: market brief]