A10G vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar A10G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 28% higher G3D Mark score. However, the A10G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | A10G | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-28%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+28%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10G and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
A10G
The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the A10G scores 13,598 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 28%. The A10G is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (A10G) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 288 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | A10G | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,598 | 17,400+28% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 9216+112% | 4352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 31.52 TFLOPS+43% | 22.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz | 2535 MHz+48% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 288+112% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 9 MB+109% | 4.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 32 MB+433% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+112% | 34 |
| Tensor Cores | 288+112% | 136 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 A10G lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | A10G | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The A10G comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The A10G offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | A10G | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 32 MB+433% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | A10G | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | A10G | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The A10G draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The A10G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 80°C.
| Feature | A10G | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-6% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown-100% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 90.7 | 108.8+20% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | A10G | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2000 | — |
| Codename | GA102 | AD106 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #182 | #59 |
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