GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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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.
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
2023Why buy it
- ✅+83.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅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).
- ✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 25.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
- ❌23.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 130W.
Intel Arc Pro A60
2023Why buy it
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 25.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($380 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- ✅Draws 130W instead of 160W, a 30W reduction.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,493 vs 17,400).
- ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
2023Intel Arc Pro A60
2023Why buy it
- ✅+83.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- ✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Why buy it
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 25.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($380 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- ✅Draws 130W instead of 160W, a 30W reduction.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 25.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
- ❌23.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 130W.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,493 vs 17,400).
- ❌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).
- ❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
Quick Answers
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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.
Path of Exile 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 177 FPS | 101 FPS |
| medium | 162 FPS | 89 FPS |
| high | 142 FPS | 75 FPS |
| ultra | 124 FPS | 52 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 143 FPS | 85 FPS |
| medium | 118 FPS | 73 FPS |
| high | 101 FPS | 57 FPS |
| ultra | 93 FPS | 39 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 93 FPS | 35 FPS |
| medium | 79 FPS | 32 FPS |
| high | 66 FPS | 24 FPS |
| ultra | 59 FPS | 22 FPS |
Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 409 FPS | 188 FPS |
| medium | 344 FPS | 148 FPS |
| high | 280 FPS | 103 FPS |
| ultra | 223 FPS | 77 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 261 FPS | 128 FPS |
| medium | 217 FPS | 97 FPS |
| high | 180 FPS | 72 FPS |
| ultra | 147 FPS | 53 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 112 FPS | 69 FPS |
| medium | 91 FPS | 54 FPS |
| high | 76 FPS | 43 FPS |
| ultra | 59 FPS | 31 FPS |
League of Legends
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 783 FPS | 427 FPS |
| medium | 626 FPS | 342 FPS |
| high | 522 FPS | 285 FPS |
| ultra | 392 FPS | 214 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 587 FPS | 320 FPS |
| medium | 470 FPS | 256 FPS |
| high | 392 FPS | 214 FPS |
| ultra | 294 FPS | 160 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 392 FPS | 214 FPS |
| medium | 313 FPS | 171 FPS |
| high | 261 FPS | 142 FPS |
| ultra | 196 FPS | 107 FPS |
Valorant
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 775 FPS | 192 FPS |
| medium | 626 FPS | 156 FPS |
| high | 522 FPS | 137 FPS |
| ultra | 392 FPS | 105 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 587 FPS | 136 FPS |
| medium | 470 FPS | 114 FPS |
| high | 392 FPS | 101 FPS |
| ultra | 294 FPS | 77 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 374 FPS | 80 FPS |
| medium | 313 FPS | 66 FPS |
| high | 261 FPS | 53 FPS |
| ultra | 196 FPS | 39 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and Intel Arc Pro A60
GeForce RTX 4060 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.
Intel Arc Pro A60
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Intel 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)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Intel Arc Pro A60 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel Arc Pro A60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Intel 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. 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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Intel 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
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).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Intel 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Intel 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 |
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