GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 5060 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.

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.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

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 Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

133%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

118%

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Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

114%

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Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

103%

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GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

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Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

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 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell / 3nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

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 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2430 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,300 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 and the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile reaches 17,300 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 3 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2430 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	17,400	17,300
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	3 nm
Shading Units	4352	4608+6%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+4%	2430 MHz

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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 5060 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	Not Supported
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 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	384 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	9th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	6th 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 5060 Mobile's 115W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.