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

✅Draws 160W instead of 575W, a 415W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

2025

Why buy it

✅51.2% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅400% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 136).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌259.4% higher power demand at 575W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 160W instead of 575W, a 415W reduction.

Why buy it

✅51.2% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅400% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 136).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅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 5090 Laptop GPU across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌259.4% higher power demand at 575W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU better than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 51.2% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data, 67.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, 680 vs 136 Tensor cores, and 24 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. 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 5090 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, 67.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 8 GB, 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 leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 51.2% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 67.6% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 5090 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	177 FPS	276 FPS
medium	162 FPS	257 FPS
high	142 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	192 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	260 FPS
medium	118 FPS	217 FPS
high	101 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	155 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	179 FPS
medium	79 FPS	149 FPS
high	66 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	409 FPS	872 FPS
medium	344 FPS	709 FPS
high	280 FPS	555 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	690 FPS
medium	217 FPS	585 FPS
high	180 FPS	476 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	376 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	371 FPS
medium	91 FPS	316 FPS
high	76 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	254 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	783 FPS	944 FPS
medium	626 FPS	772 FPS
high	522 FPS	698 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	604 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	731 FPS
medium	470 FPS	598 FPS
high	392 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	506 FPS
medium	313 FPS	419 FPS
high	261 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	316 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	775 FPS	999 FPS
medium	626 FPS	999 FPS
high	522 FPS	875 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	656 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	883 FPS
medium	470 FPS	775 FPS
high	392 FPS	656 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	492 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	637 FPS
medium	313 FPS	525 FPS
high	261 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	328 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 5090 Laptop GPU

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 5090 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,163 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU's 29,163 — the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU leads by 67.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 170 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) with 136 Tensor cores vs 680.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	17,400	29,163+68%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	21760+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS+375%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+5%	2407 MHz
ROPs	48	176+267%
TMUs	136	680+400%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	21.3 MB+395%
L2 Cache	32 MB	96 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	170+400%
Tensor Cores	136	680+400%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 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 5090 Laptop GPU 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 5090 Laptop GPU
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)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	896 GB/s+250%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB	96 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). 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 5090 Laptop GPU
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 5090 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU's 575W — a 112.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.