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

✅+106.5% 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 36.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

Radeon PRO W6400

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,428 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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Radeon PRO W6400

2022

Why buy it

✅+106.5% 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 36.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 36.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,428 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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon PRO W6400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 8,428 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon PRO W6400 is a 2022 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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, 106.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 106.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon PRO W6400 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon PRO W6400 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon PRO W6400 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6400 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $229 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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

Radeon PRO W6400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	177 FPS	107 FPS
medium	162 FPS	95 FPS
high	142 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	95 FPS
medium	118 FPS	80 FPS
high	101 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	45 FPS
medium	79 FPS	42 FPS
high	66 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	416 FPS	165 FPS
medium	348 FPS	130 FPS
high	282 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	108 FPS
medium	226 FPS	85 FPS
high	188 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	56 FPS
medium	97 FPS	44 FPS
high	82 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	22 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	783 FPS	333 FPS
medium	626 FPS	292 FPS
high	522 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	235 FPS
medium	470 FPS	211 FPS
high	392 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	123 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	137 FPS
medium	313 FPS	124 FPS
high	261 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	56 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low	775 FPS	285 FPS
medium	626 FPS	206 FPS
high	522 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	210 FPS
medium	470 FPS	149 FPS
high	392 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	105 FPS
medium	313 FPS	76 FPS
high	261 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	51 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and Radeon PRO W6400

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.

Radeon PRO W6400

The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon PRO W6400's 8,428 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 106.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon PRO W6400 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6400). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2331 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (Radeon PRO W6400) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W6400
G3D Mark Score	17,400+106%	8,428
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	4352+467%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+516%	3.58 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+9%	2331 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	136+183%	48
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+1620%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+3100%	1 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34+183%	12

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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 Radeon PRO W6400 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 Radeon PRO W6400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W6400
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6400 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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6400) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W6400
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+3100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W6400
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
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 VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W6400
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon PRO W6400's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6400). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W6400
TDP	160W	50W-69%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	108.8	168.6+55%