GeForce 315 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

74%

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8777.6% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 315.

Insight	GeForce 315	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8777.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+8777.6%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 315 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

GeForce 315

The GeForce 315 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 196 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 315 scores 196 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 8777.6%. The GeForce 315 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 315) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 315) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 937 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	196	17,400+8778%
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	14 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	640	4352+580%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.199 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+1740%
Boost Clock	937 MHz	2535 MHz+171%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	136+325%
L1 Cache	0.23 MB	4.3 MB+1770%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	32 MB+6300%

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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 GeForce 315 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce 315	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 315 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 315) 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	GeForce 315	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	8 GB+1500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	256 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	32 MB+6300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 315) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	10.1	12 Ultimate+19%
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 315) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 315) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	None	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 315 draws 20W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 155.6% difference. The GeForce 315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 315) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.