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 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅28.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 200W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 21,094).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 224), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).

RTX A4500

2021

Why buy it

✅+21.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅64.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (224 vs 136).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌25% higher power demand at 200W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

RTX A4500

2021

Why buy it

✅28.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 200W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+21.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅64.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (224 vs 136).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 21,094).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 224), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌25% higher power demand at 200W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than RTX A4500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 28.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 21.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, and 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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 $1,699 MSRP, and you are getting 28.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (17,400 vs 21,094). RTX A4500 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, RTX A4500 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is RTX A4500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX A4500 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $1,699 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

RTX A4500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4500
1080p
low	177 FPS	104 FPS
medium	162 FPS	88 FPS
high	142 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	82 FPS
medium	118 FPS	68 FPS
high	101 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	34 FPS
medium	79 FPS	31 FPS
high	66 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	20 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4500
1080p
low	416 FPS	441 FPS
medium	348 FPS	377 FPS
high	282 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	260 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	332 FPS
medium	226 FPS	276 FPS
high	188 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	184 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	166 FPS
medium	97 FPS	140 FPS
high	82 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	96 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4500
1080p
low	783 FPS	564 FPS
medium	626 FPS	477 FPS
high	522 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	339 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	442 FPS
medium	470 FPS	372 FPS
high	392 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	260 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	287 FPS
medium	313 FPS	237 FPS
high	261 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	149 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4500
1080p
low	775 FPS	174 FPS
medium	626 FPS	144 FPS
high	522 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	128 FPS
medium	470 FPS	109 FPS
high	392 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	75 FPS
medium	313 FPS	63 FPS
high	261 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	39 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and RTX A4500

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.

RTX A4500

The RTX A4500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,094 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the RTX A4500's 21,094 — the RTX A4500 leads by 21.2%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A4500 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 7,168 (RTX A4500). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 23.65 TFLOPS (RTX A4500). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1650 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 56 (RTX A4500) with 136 Tensor cores vs 224.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4500
G3D Mark Score	17,400	21,094+21%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4352	7168+65%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	23.65 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+54%	1650 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	136	224+65%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	7 MB+63%
L2 Cache	32 MB+433%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	56+65%
Tensor Cores	136	224+65%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4500
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 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4500 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4500) — a 75% advantage for the RTX A4500. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 6 MB (RTX A4500) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	448 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	32 MB+433%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (RTX A4500). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4500
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A4500). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4500
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	7th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the RTX A4500's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 450W (RTX A4500). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4500
TDP	160W-20%	200W
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	108.8+3%	105.5