GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

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GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

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100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

66%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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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%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 53.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile).

Insight	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-53.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+53.3%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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.

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 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: 11,353 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 RTX 2060 (Mobile) scores 11,353 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 53.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 96 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	11,353	17,400+53%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	4352+42%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.61 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+90%
Boost Clock	1890 MHz	2535 MHz+34%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	136+42%
L1 Cache	3 MB	4.3 MB+43%
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	34+42%
Tensor Cores	96	136+42%

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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 RTX 2060 (Mobile) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile). Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+31%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.