GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Intel Arc Pro A60

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
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Intel

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Intel Arc Pro A60 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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 Intel Arc Pro A60 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Intel Arc Pro A60: 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

  • 140.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 25.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
  • 23.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 130W.

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 25.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($380 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 130W instead of 160W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

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 140.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 83.3% in PassMark G3D (17,400 vs 9,493), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Intel Arc Pro A60 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 6nm, and 34 vs 16 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Intel Arc Pro A60 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Intel Arc Pro A60 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Intel Arc Pro A60 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

Intel

Intel Arc Pro A60

The Intel Arc Pro A60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in June 6 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,493 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 9,493 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 83.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Intel Arc Pro A60 uses Generation 12.7, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro A60) with 136 Tensor cores vs 256.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUIntel Arc Pro A60
G3D Mark Score
17,400+83%
9,493
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Generation 12.7
Process Node
5 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
4352+113%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+163%
8.397 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2535 MHz+24%
2050 MHz
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
136+6%
128
L2 Cache
32 MB+167%
12 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
34+113%
16
Tensor Cores
136
256+88%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Intel Arc Pro A60 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel Arc Pro A60 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUIntel Arc Pro A60
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and System on the Intel Arc Pro A60. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUIntel Arc Pro A60
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
L2 Cache
32 MB+167%
12 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUIntel Arc Pro A60
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
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 Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs Intel Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUIntel Arc Pro A60
Encoder
NVENC (8th Gen)
Intel Xe Media Engine
Decoder
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Intel Xe Media Engine
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 Intel Arc Pro A60's 130W — a 20.7% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUIntel Arc Pro A60
TDP
160W
130W-19%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
108.8+49%
73.0