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

✅66.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,548 vs 28,280).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌21.1% higher power demand at 115W vs 95W.

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅+44.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 95W instead of 115W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅66.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+44.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 95W instead of 115W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,548 vs 28,280).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌21.1% higher power demand at 115W vs 95W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 44.7% higher PassMark G3D performance and 24 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. 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 5090 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, 44.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023). 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 5090 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 44.7% higher G3D Mark. 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 5090 Mobile 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.

Is GeForce RTX 4060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $299 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile 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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
1080p
low	167 FPS	149 FPS
medium	152 FPS	133 FPS
high	134 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	76 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	136 FPS
medium	114 FPS	115 FPS
high	99 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	60 FPS
medium	74 FPS	53 FPS
high	62 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
1080p
low	392 FPS	167 FPS
medium	334 FPS	125 FPS
high	268 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	110 FPS
medium	209 FPS	71 FPS
high	169 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	54 FPS
medium	98 FPS	37 FPS
high	82 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	22 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
1080p
low	812 FPS	670 FPS
medium	642 FPS	533 FPS
high	551 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	398 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	478 FPS
medium	443 FPS	390 FPS
high	379 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	276 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	307 FPS
medium	297 FPS	250 FPS
high	234 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	141 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
1080p
low	746 FPS	214 FPS
medium	613 FPS	183 FPS
high	536 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	170 FPS
medium	486 FPS	147 FPS
high	421 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	92 FPS
medium	308 FPS	73 FPS
high	285 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

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 5090 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 990 MHz to 1515 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,280 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile's 28,280 — the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile leads by 44.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 10,496 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1515 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	19,548	28,280+45%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3072	10496+242%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+62%	1515 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile 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 5090 Mobile 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 5090 Mobile
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)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) — a 229.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	896 GB/s+229%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
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 (Blackwell) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (Blackwell). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC (Blackwell)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (Blackwell)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile's 95W — a 19% difference. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
TDP	115W	95W-17%
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-14%	85
Perf/Watt	170.0	297.7+75%