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

✅+136.7% 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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌28% higher power demand at 160W vs 125W.

Radeon Pro W5500X

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 160W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,351 vs 17,400).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Radeon Pro W5500X

2019

Why buy it

✅+136.7% 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.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 160W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌28% higher power demand at 160W vs 125W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,351 vs 17,400).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon Pro W5500X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 7,351 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro W5500X is a 2019 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 2019, 136.7% 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 $599 MSRP, and you are getting 136.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro W5500X 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 Pro W5500X still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon Pro W5500X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5500X 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 $599 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 Pro W5500X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	177 FPS	107 FPS
medium	162 FPS	91 FPS
high	142 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	94 FPS
medium	118 FPS	78 FPS
high	101 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	39 FPS
medium	79 FPS	35 FPS
high	66 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	409 FPS	137 FPS
medium	344 FPS	105 FPS
high	280 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	92 FPS
medium	217 FPS	63 FPS
high	180 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	43 FPS
medium	91 FPS	32 FPS
high	76 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	783 FPS	331 FPS
medium	626 FPS	265 FPS
high	522 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	248 FPS
medium	470 FPS	198 FPS
high	392 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	165 FPS
medium	313 FPS	132 FPS
high	261 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	83 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	775 FPS	270 FPS
medium	626 FPS	234 FPS
high	522 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	201 FPS
medium	470 FPS	178 FPS
high	392 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	109 FPS
medium	313 FPS	89 FPS
high	261 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	56 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 Pro W5500X

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 Pro W5500X

The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 7,351 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 136.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro W5500X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1757 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500X
G3D Mark Score	17,400+137%	7,351
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+183%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+309%	5.398 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+44%	1757 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	136+42%	96
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 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 Pro W5500X 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 Pro W5500X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500X
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 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500X
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 125W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.