GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs L4

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 L4 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs L4: 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

✅+71.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅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 4.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,345 MSRP).
❌122.2% higher power demand at 160W vs 72W.

L4

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,345 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 72W instead of 160W, a 88W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,153 vs 17,400).
❌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 based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 71.4% in PassMark G3D (17,400 vs 10,153), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while L4 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

L4 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, L4 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 L4 Technical Specifications

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

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.

L4

The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the L4's 10,153 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 71.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 7,424 (L4). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 30.29 TFLOPS (L4). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2040 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 60 (L4) with 136 Tensor cores vs 240.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L4
G3D Mark Score	17,400+71%	10,153
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	7424+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	30.29 TFLOPS+37%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+24%	2040 MHz
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	136	240+76%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	7.5 MB+74%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	60+76%
Tensor Cores	136	240+76%

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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 L4 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 L4 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L4
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)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and 128-bit on the L4. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 48 MB (L4) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L4
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (L4). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L4
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC (4x). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L4
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC (4x)
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 L4's 72W — a 75.9% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (L4). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L4
TDP	160W	72W-55%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	169mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	108.8	141.0+30%