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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

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 5060 Ti 8GB across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 144), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 59.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

2025

Why buy it

✅8.0% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅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).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

2025

Why buy it

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

Why buy it

✅8.0% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅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).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 144), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 59.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB better than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 8.0% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data, 29.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 144 vs 136 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, 29.9% more raw performance headroom, and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023). That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $379 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 8.0% more estimated average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data and 29.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Ti 8GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	177 FPS	176 FPS
medium	162 FPS	161 FPS
high	142 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	141 FPS
medium	118 FPS	117 FPS
high	101 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	92 FPS
medium	79 FPS	78 FPS
high	66 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	409 FPS	490 FPS
medium	344 FPS	402 FPS
high	280 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	318 FPS
medium	217 FPS	255 FPS
high	180 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	178 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	160 FPS
medium	91 FPS	135 FPS
high	76 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	90 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	783 FPS	856 FPS
medium	626 FPS	694 FPS
high	522 FPS	616 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	508 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	665 FPS
medium	470 FPS	531 FPS
high	392 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	381 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	450 FPS
medium	313 FPS	358 FPS
high	261 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	254 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	775 FPS	744 FPS
medium	626 FPS	610 FPS
high	522 FPS	533 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	479 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	601 FPS
medium	470 FPS	491 FPS
high	392 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	377 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	363 FPS
medium	313 FPS	311 FPS
high	261 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	254 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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 Ti 8GB

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,599 points. Launch price was $379.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's 22,599 — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB leads by 29.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2572 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) with 136 Tensor cores vs 144.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
G3D Mark Score	17,400	22,599+30%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	4608+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	23.7 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2572 MHz+1%
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, but the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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 Ti 8GB
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 feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
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 Ti 8GB). 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 Ti 8GB
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 Ti 8GB). 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 Ti 8GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
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 Ti 8GB's 180W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin.