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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 5060 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 5060 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

✅116.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell on 3nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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 116.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (17,400 vs 17,300), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile 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), a 3nm process instead of 5nm, 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 4060 Laptop GPU makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 5060 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 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)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile 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 Mobile 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 Mobile
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 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. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile.

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.