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

✅101.8% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 28,280).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌68.4% higher power demand at 160W vs 95W.

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅+62.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 95W instead of 160W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅101.8% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Why buy it

✅+62.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 95W instead of 160W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 28,280).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌68.4% higher power demand at 160W vs 95W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU averages 101.8% more FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 28,280 vs 17,400 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is a 2025 card with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, while GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 model from an older generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, 62.5% 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 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 62.5% 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 Mobile 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 Mobile 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 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
1080p
low	177 FPS	149 FPS
medium	162 FPS	133 FPS
high	142 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	76 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	136 FPS
medium	118 FPS	115 FPS
high	101 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	60 FPS
medium	79 FPS	53 FPS
high	66 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	31 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 Mobile
1080p
low	409 FPS	167 FPS
medium	344 FPS	125 FPS
high	280 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	110 FPS
medium	217 FPS	71 FPS
high	180 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	54 FPS
medium	91 FPS	37 FPS
high	76 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	22 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
1080p
low	783 FPS	670 FPS
medium	626 FPS	533 FPS
high	522 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	398 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	478 FPS
medium	470 FPS	390 FPS
high	392 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	276 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	307 FPS
medium	313 FPS	250 FPS
high	261 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	141 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
1080p
low	775 FPS	214 FPS
medium	626 FPS	183 FPS
high	522 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	170 FPS
medium	470 FPS	147 FPS
high	392 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	92 FPS
medium	313 FPS	73 FPS
high	261 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	48 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 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 5090 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 990 MHz to 1515 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,280 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile's 28,280 — the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile leads by 62.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 10,496 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1515 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	17,400	28,280+63%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4352	10496+141%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+67%	1515 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile 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 Mobile) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). 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 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
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 (Blackwell) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (Blackwell). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile's 95W — a 51% difference. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.