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 5060

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (120 vs 232), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌31.8% higher power demand at 145W vs 110W.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅9.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅93.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (232 vs 120).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 110W instead of 145W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 69.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅9.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅93.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (232 vs 120).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 110W instead of 145W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (120 vs 232), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌31.8% higher power demand at 145W vs 110W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 69.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile better than GeForce RTX 5060?

Yes. RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 6.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, 232 vs 120 Tensor cores, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2025, 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 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?

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 9.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 5060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 5060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 5060 make more sense than RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile. The trade-off is that RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile currently gives you 6.4% higher G3D Mark and 9.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 5060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 5060 Benchmark Check

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
1080p
low	176 FPS	163 FPS
medium	161 FPS	150 FPS
high	141 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	138 FPS
medium	117 FPS	115 FPS
high	101 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	80 FPS
medium	78 FPS	68 FPS
high	66 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
1080p
low	378 FPS	422 FPS
medium	322 FPS	365 FPS
high	256 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	259 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	326 FPS
medium	206 FPS	272 FPS
high	166 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	186 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	179 FPS
medium	97 FPS	155 FPS
high	80 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	108 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
1080p
low	835 FPS	870 FPS
medium	676 FPS	712 FPS
high	594 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	499 FPS
1440p
low	639 FPS	691 FPS
medium	516 FPS	561 FPS
high	443 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	374 FPS
4K
low	422 FPS	470 FPS
medium	339 FPS	383 FPS
high	289 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	249 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
1080p
low	743 FPS	459 FPS
medium	608 FPS	408 FPS
high	532 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	302 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	381 FPS
medium	490 FPS	340 FPS
high	424 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	244 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	242 FPS
medium	310 FPS	221 FPS
high	287 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	163 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

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.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,167 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5060 scores 20,836 versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile's 22,167 — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile leads by 6.4%. The GeForce RTX 5060 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 7,424 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 24.72 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 2497 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 58 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) with 120 Tensor cores vs 232.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
G3D Mark Score	20,836	22,167+6%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3840	7424+93%
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.18 TFLOPS	24.72 TFLOPS+29%
Boost Clock	2497 MHz+50%	1665 MHz
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	120	232+93%
L1 Cache	3.8 MB	7.3 MB+92%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	58+93%
Tensor Cores	120	232+93%

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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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5060 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile has 12 GB. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+4%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 6th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 9th gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 6th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 draws 145W versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile's 110W — a 27.5% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 150W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
TDP	145W	110W-24%
Recommended PSU	450W	150W-67%
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65°C-19%	80°C
Perf/Watt	143.7	201.5+40%