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

✅2.1% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅13.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (136 vs 120).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 20,836).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 69.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

Why buy it

✅+19.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (120 vs 136), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

Why buy it

✅2.1% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅13.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (136 vs 120).

Why buy it

✅+19.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 20,836).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 69.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (120 vs 136), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5060 better than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 19.7% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 5060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, 19.7% more raw performance headroom, and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023). That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 5060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 5060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 19.7% 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 5060 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 5060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
1080p
low	177 FPS	176 FPS
medium	162 FPS	161 FPS
high	142 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	141 FPS
medium	118 FPS	117 FPS
high	101 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	92 FPS
medium	79 FPS	78 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 5060
1080p
low	409 FPS	378 FPS
medium	344 FPS	322 FPS
high	280 FPS	256 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	205 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	237 FPS
medium	217 FPS	206 FPS
high	180 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	117 FPS
medium	91 FPS	97 FPS
high	76 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	62 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
1080p
low	783 FPS	835 FPS
medium	626 FPS	676 FPS
high	522 FPS	594 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	639 FPS
medium	470 FPS	516 FPS
high	392 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	352 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	422 FPS
medium	313 FPS	339 FPS
high	261 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	234 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
1080p
low	775 FPS	743 FPS
medium	626 FPS	608 FPS
high	522 FPS	532 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	600 FPS
medium	470 FPS	490 FPS
high	392 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	352 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	362 FPS
medium	313 FPS	310 FPS
high	261 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	234 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 5060

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 5060

The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the GeForce RTX 5060's 20,836 — the GeForce RTX 5060 leads by 19.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5060 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2497 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 5060) with 136 Tensor cores vs 120.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
G3D Mark Score	17,400	20,836+20%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352+13%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+15%	19.18 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+2%	2497 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	136+13%	120
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+13%	3.8 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34+13%	30
Tensor Cores	136+13%	120

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5060 is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5060 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	448 GB/s+75%
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 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 6th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 9th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 6th gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 5060's 145W — a 9.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
TDP	160W	145W-9%
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	65°C-19%
Perf/Watt	108.8	143.7+32%