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

✅+48% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 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 51.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $229 MSRP).

Radeon RX 5600

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,753 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌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 RX 5600

2020

Why buy it

✅+48% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 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 51.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $229 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,753 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌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 RX 5600?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 48% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2020, 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 2020, 48.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR Frame Generation (2023). 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 48.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5600 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 RX 5600 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 5600 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5600 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 RX 5600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	177 FPS	80 FPS
medium	162 FPS	70 FPS
high	142 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	72 FPS
medium	118 FPS	63 FPS
high	101 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	27 FPS
medium	79 FPS	25 FPS
high	66 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	409 FPS	223 FPS
medium	344 FPS	188 FPS
high	280 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	149 FPS
medium	217 FPS	122 FPS
high	180 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	80 FPS
medium	91 FPS	65 FPS
high	76 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	35 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	783 FPS	529 FPS
medium	626 FPS	423 FPS
high	522 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	264 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	397 FPS
medium	470 FPS	317 FPS
high	392 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	198 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	264 FPS
medium	313 FPS	212 FPS
high	261 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	132 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	775 FPS	289 FPS
medium	626 FPS	247 FPS
high	522 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	216 FPS
medium	470 FPS	195 FPS
high	392 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	122 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	120 FPS
medium	313 FPS	102 FPS
high	261 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	65 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 RX 5600

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 RX 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon RX 5600's 11,753 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 48%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 5600 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5600
G3D Mark Score	17,400+48%	11,753
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+89%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+278%	5.829 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+100%	1265 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	144+6%
L2 Cache	32 MB+967%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 5600 relies on FSR Frame Generation. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.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 RX 5600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5600
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 5600 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600) — a 12.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5600
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	288 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	32 MB+967%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5600
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5600
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 5600's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5600
TDP	160W	150W-6%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	108.8+39%	78.4