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

2023

Why buy it

✅+12.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.

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 (96 vs 136), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅18.5% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅41.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (136 vs 96).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 19,548).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅+12.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.

Why buy it

✅18.5% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅41.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (136 vs 96).

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 (96 vs 136), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 19,548).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 18.5% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data, 12.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 136 vs 96 Tensor cores.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 12.3% more raw performance headroom. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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 $299 MSRP, and you are getting 18.5% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (17,400 vs 19,548). GeForce RTX 4060 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, GeForce RTX 4060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (115W vs 160W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (17,400 vs 19,548) and 18.5% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	167 FPS	177 FPS
medium	152 FPS	162 FPS
high	134 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	143 FPS
medium	114 FPS	118 FPS
high	99 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	93 FPS
medium	74 FPS	79 FPS
high	62 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	392 FPS	409 FPS
medium	334 FPS	344 FPS
high	268 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	223 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	261 FPS
medium	209 FPS	217 FPS
high	169 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	112 FPS
medium	98 FPS	91 FPS
high	82 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	59 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	812 FPS	783 FPS
medium	642 FPS	626 FPS
high	551 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	587 FPS
medium	443 FPS	470 FPS
high	379 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	392 FPS
medium	297 FPS	313 FPS
high	234 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	196 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	746 FPS	775 FPS
medium	613 FPS	626 FPS
high	536 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	587 FPS
medium	486 FPS	470 FPS
high	421 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	374 FPS
medium	308 FPS	313 FPS
high	285 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	196 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 12.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 96 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	19,548+12%	17,400
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	4352+42%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2535 MHz+3%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	136+42%
L1 Cache	3 MB	4.3 MB+43%
L2 Cache	24 MB	32 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	34+42%
Tensor Cores	96	136+42%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 6.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+6%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB	32 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP	115W-28%	160W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+56%	108.8