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

✅40.3% 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).
✅50% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (96 vs 64).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌228.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 35W.

RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 115W, a 80W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (64 vs 96), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile

2024

Why buy it

✅40.3% 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).
✅50% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (96 vs 64).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 115W, a 80W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌228.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (64 vs 96), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 40.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 75.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 96 vs 64 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2024, 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 75.1% 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 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 40.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 75.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (35W vs 115W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (35W vs 115W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 currently gives you 75.1% higher G3D Mark and 40.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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

RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
1080p
low	167 FPS	135 FPS
medium	152 FPS	120 FPS
high	134 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	121 FPS
medium	114 FPS	100 FPS
high	99 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	68 FPS
medium	74 FPS	60 FPS
high	62 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
1080p
low	392 FPS	201 FPS
medium	334 FPS	171 FPS
high	268 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	140 FPS
medium	209 FPS	114 FPS
high	169 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	81 FPS
medium	98 FPS	67 FPS
high	82 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	41 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
1080p
low	812 FPS	502 FPS
medium	642 FPS	402 FPS
high	551 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	251 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	377 FPS
medium	443 FPS	301 FPS
high	379 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	251 FPS
medium	297 FPS	201 FPS
high	234 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	126 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
1080p
low	746 FPS	453 FPS
medium	613 FPS	386 FPS
high	536 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	251 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	377 FPS
medium	486 FPS	301 FPS
high	421 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	217 FPS
medium	308 FPS	170 FPS
high	285 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	126 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and RTX 500 Ada Generation 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.

RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile

The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 26 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 2025 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,162 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile's 11,162 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 75.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8.294 TFLOPS (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2025 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 16 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) with 96 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
G3D Mark Score	19,548+75%	11,162
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072+50%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+82%	8.294 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+21%	2025 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	96+50%	64
L1 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+100%	12 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24+50%	16
Tensor Cores	96+50%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the RTX 500 Ada Generation 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 RTX 500 Ada Generation 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	RTX 500 Ada Generation 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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 128 GB/s (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) — a 112.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 MB (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+113%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+100%	12 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (12_2) (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (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 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile's 35W — a 106.7% difference. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
TDP	115W	35W-70%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0	318.9+88%