GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon Ryzen 5 150

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

8 GB 160

17,400

+570.5%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

2 GB 50

2,595

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

About G3D Mark

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

✅609.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅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 7.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

2017

Why buy it

✅609.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅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 7.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon Ryzen 5 150?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU averages 609.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 2,595 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is a 2017 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 2017, 570.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $350 MSRP, and you are getting 609.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 570.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Ryzen 5 150 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Ryzen 5 150 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is 2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 2,595 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 Ryzen 5 150 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 5 150
1080p
low	177 FPS	37 FPS
medium	162 FPS	22 FPS
high	142 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	24 FPS
medium	118 FPS	14 FPS
high	101 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	9 FPS
medium	79 FPS	6 FPS
high	66 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 5 150
1080p
low	416 FPS	117 FPS
medium	348 FPS	93 FPS
high	282 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	54 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	84 FPS
medium	226 FPS	63 FPS
high	188 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	43 FPS
medium	97 FPS	32 FPS
high	82 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 5 150
1080p
low	783 FPS	117 FPS
medium	626 FPS	93 FPS
high	522 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	88 FPS
medium	470 FPS	70 FPS
high	392 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	58 FPS
medium	313 FPS	47 FPS
high	261 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	29 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 5 150
1080p
low	775 FPS	117 FPS
medium	626 FPS	93 FPS
high	522 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	88 FPS
medium	470 FPS	70 FPS
high	392 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	56 FPS
medium	313 FPS	42 FPS
high	261 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	23 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 Ryzen 5 150

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 Ryzen 5 150

The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 150's 2,595 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 570.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 5 150
G3D Mark Score	17,400+571%	2,595
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4352+750%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+1722%	1.211 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+114%	1183 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	136+325%	32
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+3208%	0.13 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+6300%	0.5 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 Ryzen 5 150 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 Ryzen 5 150 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 5 150
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	32 MB+6300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 150's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.