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

✅+162.5% 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 29.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $224 MSRP).
❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

P106-100

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 29.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($224 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,628 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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

P106-100

2017

Why buy it

✅+162.5% 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 29.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($224 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 29.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $224 MSRP).
❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,628 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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than P106-100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 6,628 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while P106-100 is a 2017 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 2017, 162.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, 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 $224 MSRP, and you are getting 162.5% higher G3D Mark. P106-100 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is P106-100 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. P106-100 is 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 6,628 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

P106-100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	P106-100
1080p
low	177 FPS	138 FPS
medium	162 FPS	127 FPS
high	142 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	123 FPS
medium	118 FPS	107 FPS
high	101 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	51 FPS
medium	79 FPS	47 FPS
high	66 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	P106-100
1080p
low	416 FPS	262 FPS
medium	348 FPS	216 FPS
high	282 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	173 FPS
medium	226 FPS	143 FPS
high	188 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	99 FPS
medium	97 FPS	80 FPS
high	82 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	P106-100
1080p
low	783 FPS	298 FPS
medium	626 FPS	239 FPS
high	522 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	149 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	224 FPS
medium	470 FPS	179 FPS
high	392 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	149 FPS
medium	313 FPS	119 FPS
high	261 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	75 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	P106-100
1080p
low	775 FPS	298 FPS
medium	626 FPS	239 FPS
high	522 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	149 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	224 FPS
medium	470 FPS	179 FPS
high	392 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	130 FPS
medium	313 FPS	100 FPS
high	261 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	72 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and P106-100

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.

P106-100

The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the P106-100's 6,628 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 162.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the P106-100 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,920 (P106-100). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	P106-100
G3D Mark Score	17,400+163%	6,628
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4352+127%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+231%	6.655 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+46%	1733 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136+13%	120
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+514%	0.7 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 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 P106-100 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 P106-100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	P106-100
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 P106-100 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (P106-100) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	P106-100
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12_1 (P106-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	P106-100
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	P106-100
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the P106-100's 75W — a 72.3% difference. The P106-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (P106-100). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.