G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅5.7% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅5.7% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 5.7% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 30.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 30.2% more raw performance headroom. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 5.7% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 30.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	177 FPS	177 FPS
medium	162 FPS	162 FPS
high	142 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	143 FPS
medium	118 FPS	118 FPS
high	101 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	93 FPS
medium	79 FPS	79 FPS
high	66 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	409 FPS	425 FPS
medium	344 FPS	359 FPS
high	280 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	270 FPS
medium	217 FPS	229 FPS
high	180 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	117 FPS
medium	91 FPS	95 FPS
high	76 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	60 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	783 FPS	855 FPS
medium	626 FPS	693 FPS
high	522 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	510 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	660 FPS
medium	470 FPS	527 FPS
high	392 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	382 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	447 FPS
medium	313 FPS	355 FPS
high	261 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	255 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	775 FPS	775 FPS
medium	626 FPS	639 FPS
high	522 FPS	558 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	492 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	613 FPS
medium	470 FPS	503 FPS
high	392 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	375 FPS
medium	313 FPS	322 FPS
high	261 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	255 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 30.2%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 136 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	17,400	22,651+30%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	4352
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2535 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	136	136
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	4.3 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	34
Tensor Cores	136	136

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	288 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	160W	160W
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	—	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	108.8	141.6+30%