GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon R1E

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon R1E

2023Core: 400 MHzBoost: 2200 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon R1E Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon R1E FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon R1E: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

  • 2712.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.

Radeon R1E

2023

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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).
  • GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2712.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 5680.7% in PassMark G3D (17,400 vs 301), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon R1E has no comparable frame-generation support, and 34 vs 2 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon R1E Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R1E

The Radeon R1E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 301 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon R1E's 301 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 5680.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R1E uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 128 (Radeon R1E). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 0.5632 TFLOPS (Radeon R1E). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2200 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 (Radeon R1E) with 136 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPURadeon R1E
G3D Mark Score
17,400+5681%
301
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
4352+3300%
128
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+3817%
0.5632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2535 MHz+15%
2200 MHz
ROPs
48+1100%
4
TMUs
136+1600%
8
L1 Cache
4.3 MB+14233%
0.03 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+1500%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
34+1600%
2

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon R1E does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R1E leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPURadeon R1E
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R1E carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and 64-bit on the Radeon R1E. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Radeon R1E) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPURadeon R1E
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-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 (Radeon R1E). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPURadeon R1E
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12
Vulkan
1.4+40%
1.0
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R1E). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC (Radeon R1E).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPURadeon R1E
Encoder
NVENC (8th Gen)
VCE 2.0
Decoder
NVDEC (5th Gen)
UVD 4.2
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon R1E's 15W — a 165.7% difference. The Radeon R1E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Radeon R1E). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPURadeon R1E
TDP
160W
15W-91%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
75-6%
Perf/Watt
108.8+441%
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