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

✅+49.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 300W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).

Radeon Instinct MI60

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,638 vs 17,400).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌87.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Radeon Instinct MI60

2018

Why buy it

✅+49.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 300W, a 140W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,638 vs 17,400).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌87.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon Instinct MI60?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 11,638 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Instinct MI60 is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, 49.5% more raw performance headroom, better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling, and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. 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 4060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $6,000 MSRP, and you are getting 49.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Instinct MI60 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, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Instinct MI60 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Radeon Instinct MI60 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Instinct MI60 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $6,000 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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

Radeon Instinct MI60 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	177 FPS	173 FPS
medium	162 FPS	150 FPS
high	142 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	136 FPS
medium	118 FPS	112 FPS
high	101 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	55 FPS
medium	79 FPS	47 FPS
high	66 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	30 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	409 FPS	316 FPS
medium	344 FPS	274 FPS
high	280 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	214 FPS
medium	217 FPS	185 FPS
high	180 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	101 FPS
medium	91 FPS	85 FPS
high	76 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	783 FPS	524 FPS
medium	626 FPS	419 FPS
high	522 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	393 FPS
medium	470 FPS	314 FPS
high	392 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	262 FPS
medium	313 FPS	209 FPS
high	261 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	131 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	775 FPS	276 FPS
medium	626 FPS	237 FPS
high	522 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	211 FPS
medium	470 FPS	186 FPS
high	392 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	125 FPS
medium	313 FPS	108 FPS
high	261 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and Radeon Instinct MI60

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.

Radeon Instinct MI60

The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon Instinct MI60's 11,638 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 49.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Instinct MI60 uses GCN 5.1, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI60
G3D Mark Score	17,400+50%	11,638
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 5.1
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+6%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+50%	14.75 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+41%	1800 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	256+88%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+330%	1 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Instinct MI60 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Instinct MI60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI60
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI60) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI60
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI60
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI60
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	UVD 7.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon Instinct MI60's 300W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI60
TDP	160W-47%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	108.8+180%	38.8