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

✅+12.5% 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 180W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 144), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

2025

Why buy it

✅21.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (144 vs 96).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,374 vs 19,548).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌56.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

2025

Why buy it

✅+12.5% 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 180W, a 65W reduction.

Why buy it

✅21.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (144 vs 96).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 144), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,374 vs 19,548).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌56.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 21.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 12.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 144 vs 96 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 12.5% more raw performance headroom and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen. 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 5060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 21.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (17,374 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 5060 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 5060 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 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (17,374 vs 19,548) and 21.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 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 5060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	167 FPS	176 FPS
medium	152 FPS	161 FPS
high	134 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	141 FPS
medium	114 FPS	117 FPS
high	99 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	92 FPS
medium	74 FPS	78 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 5060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	392 FPS	490 FPS
medium	334 FPS	402 FPS
high	268 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	318 FPS
medium	209 FPS	255 FPS
high	169 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	178 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	160 FPS
medium	98 FPS	135 FPS
high	82 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	90 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	812 FPS	782 FPS
medium	642 FPS	625 FPS
high	551 FPS	521 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	391 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	586 FPS
medium	443 FPS	469 FPS
high	379 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	293 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	391 FPS
medium	297 FPS	313 FPS
high	234 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	195 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	746 FPS	744 FPS
medium	613 FPS	610 FPS
high	536 FPS	521 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	391 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	586 FPS
medium	486 FPS	469 FPS
high	421 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	293 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	363 FPS
medium	308 FPS	311 FPS
high	285 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	195 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 5060 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 5060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,374 points. Launch price was $379.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU's 17,374 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 12.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2572 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU) with 96 Tensor cores vs 144.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	19,548+13%	17,374
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	4608+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	23.7 TFLOPS+57%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2572 MHz+5%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	144+50%
L1 Cache	3 MB	4.5 MB+50%
L2 Cache	24 MB	32 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	36+50%
Tensor Cores	96	144+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4060 tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU) — a 41.2% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	384 GB/s+41%
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 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	9th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	6th 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 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU's 180W — a 44.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
TDP	115W-36%	180W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+76%	96.5