GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 45.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

2023

Why buy it

✅15.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 45.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 15.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 30.5% in PassMark G3D (22,713 vs 17,400), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB 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 165W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,713 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 22,713 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB leads by 30.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) with 136 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
G3D Mark Score	17,400	22,713+31%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	4352
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2535 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	136	136
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	4.3 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	34
Tensor Cores	136	136

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB carries 16 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	288 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th 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 4060 Ti 16GB's 165W — a 3.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Power connectors: Mobile vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
TDP	160W-3%	165W
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	Mobile	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	—	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2.2
Temp (Load)	80°C	65°C-19%
Perf/Watt	108.8	137.7+27%