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

✅+6227.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
✅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 1.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
❌135.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 68W.

NVS 310

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 68W instead of 160W, a 92W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (275 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

NVS 310

2015

Why buy it

✅+6227.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
✅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 1.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 68W instead of 160W, a 92W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
❌135.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 68W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (275 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than NVS 310?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 275 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while NVS 310 is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 2015, 6227.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 6227.3% higher G3D Mark. NVS 310 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is NVS 310 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. NVS 310 is 2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM, 275 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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

NVS 310 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	NVS 310
1080p
low	177 FPS	12 FPS
medium	162 FPS	10 FPS
high	142 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	9 FPS
medium	118 FPS	7 FPS
high	101 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	5 FPS
medium	79 FPS	3 FPS
high	66 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	1 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Open NVS 310

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	NVS 310
1080p
low	409 FPS	12 FPS
medium	344 FPS	10 FPS
high	280 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	9 FPS
medium	217 FPS	7 FPS
high	180 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	6 FPS
medium	91 FPS	3 FPS
high	76 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	2 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Open NVS 310

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	NVS 310
1080p
low	783 FPS	12 FPS
medium	626 FPS	10 FPS
high	522 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	9 FPS
medium	470 FPS	7 FPS
high	392 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	6 FPS
medium	313 FPS	5 FPS
high	261 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	3 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Open NVS 310

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	NVS 310
1080p
low	775 FPS	12 FPS
medium	626 FPS	10 FPS
high	522 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	9 FPS
medium	470 FPS	7 FPS
high	392 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	6 FPS
medium	313 FPS	5 FPS
high	261 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	3 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Open NVS 310

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and NVS 310

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.

NVS 310

The NVS 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 275 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the NVS 310's 275 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 6227.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the NVS 310 uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 512 (NVS 310). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 310). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	NVS 310
G3D Mark Score	17,400+6227%	275
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4352+750%	512 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+1985%	1.058 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+145%	1033 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16 ×2
TMUs	136+325%	32 ×2
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+1620%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+3100%	1 MB

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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 NVS 310 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 NVS 310 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	NVS 310
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 NVS 310 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1 MB (NVS 310) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	NVS 310
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+3100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (11_0) (NVS 310). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	NVS 310
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs Fermi NVENC (NVS 310). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (NVS 310).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	NVS 310
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	Fermi NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VP4
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the NVS 310's 68W — a 80.7% difference. The NVS 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (NVS 310). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	NVS 310
TDP	160W	68W-57%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	108.8+2620%	4.0