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 5060 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 5060: 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

✅1.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅13.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (136 vs 120).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 20,836).
❌GeForce RTX 5060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 69.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

Why buy it

✅+19.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (120 vs 136), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

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 1.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 5060 instead at 20,836 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 5060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 5060 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 5060 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 5060

The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the GeForce RTX 5060's 20,836 — the GeForce RTX 5060 leads by 19.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5060 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2497 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 5060) with 136 Tensor cores vs 120.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
G3D Mark Score	17,400	20,836+20%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352+13%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+15%	19.18 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+2%	2497 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	136+13%	120
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+13%	3.8 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34+13%	30
Tensor Cores	136+13%	120

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5060 is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5060 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 5060.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	448 GB/s+75%
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 5060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
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 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 6th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 9th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 6th 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 5060's 145W — a 9.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
TDP	160W	145W-9%
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	65°C-19%
Perf/Watt	108.8	143.7+32%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5060 (2025 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP	—	$299
Codename	AD106	GB206
Release	May 18 2023	May 19 2025
Ranking	#59	#69

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