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

✅+17.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 140W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A4500 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX A4500 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅10.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅91.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 96).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,613 vs 19,548).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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).
❌21.7% higher power demand at 140W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

RTX A4500 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅+17.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 140W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅10.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅91.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 96).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A4500 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,613 vs 19,548).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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).
❌21.7% higher power demand at 140W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than RTX A4500 Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 17.7% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2022, 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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 17.7% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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 lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 17.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTX A4500 Mobile still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX A4500 Mobile is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 A4500 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500 Mobile
1080p
low	167 FPS	166 FPS
medium	152 FPS	148 FPS
high	134 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	146 FPS
medium	114 FPS	124 FPS
high	99 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	70 FPS
medium	74 FPS	60 FPS
high	62 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500 Mobile
1080p
low	392 FPS	354 FPS
medium	334 FPS	306 FPS
high	268 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	209 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	250 FPS
medium	209 FPS	206 FPS
high	169 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	127 FPS
medium	98 FPS	108 FPS
high	82 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	72 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500 Mobile
1080p
low	812 FPS	748 FPS
medium	642 FPS	598 FPS
high	551 FPS	498 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	374 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	561 FPS
medium	443 FPS	449 FPS
high	379 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	374 FPS
medium	297 FPS	299 FPS
high	234 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	187 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500 Mobile
1080p
low	746 FPS	282 FPS
medium	613 FPS	246 FPS
high	536 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	216 FPS
medium	486 FPS	193 FPS
high	421 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	131 FPS
medium	308 FPS	112 FPS
high	285 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	72 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and RTX A4500 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 A4500 Mobile

The RTX A4500 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,613 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX A4500 Mobile's 16,613 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 17.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A4500 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 5,888 (RTX A4500 Mobile). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 17.66 TFLOPS (RTX A4500 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1500 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 46 (RTX A4500 Mobile) with 96 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	19,548+18%	16,613
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	5888+92%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	17.66 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+64%	1500 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	96	184+92%
L1 Cache	3 MB	5.8 MB+93%
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	46+92%
Tensor Cores	96	184+92%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 RTX A4500 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX A4500 Mobile supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
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 RTX A4500 Mobile has 16 GB. The RTX A4500 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (RTX A4500 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (RTX A4500 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4500 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RTX A4500 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A4500 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX A4500 Mobile's 140W — a 19.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (RTX A4500 Mobile). 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	RTX A4500 Mobile
TDP	115W-18%	140W
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+43%	118.7