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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 300W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 20,023).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅+15.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($7,500 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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌87.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 300W, a 140W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+15.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($7,500 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 20,023).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌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.
❌87.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is L40S better than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. L40S is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 15.1% higher PassMark G3D performance and 48 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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?

L40S is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. L40S is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $7,500 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 15.1% 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 L40S?

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 L40S. The trade-off is that L40S currently gives you 15.1% 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

L40S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40S
1080p
low	177 FPS	287 FPS
medium	162 FPS	256 FPS
high	142 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	256 FPS
medium	118 FPS	214 FPS
high	101 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	117 FPS
medium	79 FPS	98 FPS
high	66 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40S
1080p
low	409 FPS	784 FPS
medium	344 FPS	629 FPS
high	280 FPS	478 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	416 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	646 FPS
medium	217 FPS	528 FPS
high	180 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	332 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	338 FPS
medium	91 FPS	273 FPS
high	76 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	201 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40S
1080p
low	783 FPS	901 FPS
medium	626 FPS	721 FPS
high	522 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	451 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	676 FPS
medium	470 FPS	541 FPS
high	392 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	338 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	451 FPS
medium	313 FPS	360 FPS
high	261 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	225 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40S
1080p
low	775 FPS	483 FPS
medium	626 FPS	422 FPS
high	522 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	288 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	345 FPS
medium	470 FPS	312 FPS
high	392 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	224 FPS
medium	313 FPS	193 FPS
high	261 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	117 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and L40S

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.

L40S

The L40S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,023 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the L40S's 20,023 — the L40S leads by 15.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 142 (L40S) with 136 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40S
G3D Mark Score	17,400	20,023+15%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	18176+318%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	91.61 TFLOPS+315%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2520 MHz
ROPs	48	192+300%
TMUs	136	568+318%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	17.8 MB+314%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%
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 L40S 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 L40S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40S
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 L40S has 48 GB. The L40S 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 (L40S) — a 275% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40S
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	48 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40S
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 (L40S). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40S
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the L40S'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 800W (L40S). Power connectors: Mobile vs 16-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	L40S
TDP	160W-47%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W-19%	800W
Power Connector	Mobile	16-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	108.8+63%	66.7