GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

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 4070 Mobile 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 4070 Mobile: 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

✅0.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 20,702).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 144), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅+19% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅5.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (144 vs 136).
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile instead at 20,702 vs 17,400, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 36 vs 34 ray-tracing units. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 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 4070 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,702 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile's 20,702 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile leads by 19%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 15.62 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) with 136 Tensor cores vs 144.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	17,400	20,702+19%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	4608+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+41%	15.62 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+50%	1695 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	136	144+6%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	4.5 MB+5%
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	36+6%
Tensor Cores	136	144+6%

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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 4070 Mobile
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)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	256 GB/s
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 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile's 115W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.