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

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 160W instead of 300W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 32,601).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).

L40

2022

Why buy it

✅+87.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌87.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

L40

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 160W instead of 300W, a 140W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+87.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 32,601).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌87.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is L40 better than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. L40 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 32,601 vs 17,400 in G3D Mark. On top of that, L40 is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, 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 4060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022 and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

L40 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. L40 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $31,000 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 87.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (160W vs 300W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU make more sense than L40?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (160W vs 300W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of L40. The trade-off is that L40 currently gives you 87.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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

L40 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40
1080p
low	177 FPS	281 FPS
medium	162 FPS	252 FPS
high	142 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	251 FPS
medium	118 FPS	211 FPS
high	101 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	116 FPS
medium	79 FPS	97 FPS
high	66 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	57 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40
1080p
low	409 FPS	525 FPS
medium	344 FPS	407 FPS
high	280 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	440 FPS
medium	217 FPS	351 FPS
high	180 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	233 FPS
medium	91 FPS	183 FPS
high	76 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	134 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40
1080p
low	783 FPS	999 FPS
medium	626 FPS	999 FPS
high	522 FPS	978 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	734 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	970 FPS
medium	470 FPS	880 FPS
high	392 FPS	734 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	550 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	569 FPS
medium	313 FPS	493 FPS
high	261 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	367 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Open L40

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40
1080p
low	775 FPS	492 FPS
medium	626 FPS	430 FPS
high	522 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	293 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	346 FPS
medium	470 FPS	311 FPS
high	392 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	208 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	229 FPS
medium	313 FPS	197 FPS
high	261 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	119 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and L40

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.

L40

The L40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 2490 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,601 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the L40's 32,601 — the L40 leads by 87.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the L40 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 18,176 (L40). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 90.52 TFLOPS (L40). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2490 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 142 (L40) with 136 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40
G3D Mark Score	17,400	32,601+87%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4352	18176+318%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	90.52 TFLOPS+310%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+2%	2490 MHz
ROPs	48	192+300%
TMUs	136	568+318%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	17.8 MB+314%
L2 Cache	32 MB	96 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	142+318%
Tensor Cores	136	568+318%

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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 L40 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 L40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the L40 has 48 GB. The L40 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 960 GB/s (L40) — a 275% advantage for the L40. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 96 MB (L40) — the L40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	960 GB/s+275%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	32 MB	96 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (L40). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40
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 NVENC 8th Gen (L40). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the L40's 300W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 750W (L40). Power connectors: Mobile vs 16-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.