GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

2021Core: 1575 MHzBoost: 1770 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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.

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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%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

#110
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU.

InsightGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,621 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU reaches 17,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) with 136 Tensor cores vs 192.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
17,400
17,621+1%
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Ampere
Process Node
5 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
4352
6144+41%
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+1%
21.75 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2535 MHz+43%
1770 MHz
ROPs
48
96+100%
TMUs
136
192+41%
L1 Cache
4.3 MB
6 MB+40%
L2 Cache
32 MB+700%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
34
48+41%
Tensor Cores
136
192+41%

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 3070 Ti Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 2.0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s
448 GB/s+75%
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
32 MB+700%
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
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 NVENC 5th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 7th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
Encoder
NVENC (8th Gen)
NVENC 5th gen
Decoder
NVDEC (5th Gen)
NVDEC 7th gen
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU's 290W — a 57.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
TDP
160W-45%
290W
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
Mobile
Mobile
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
108.8+79%
60.8