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

✅46.8% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 225W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌40.6% higher power demand at 225W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

2019

Why buy it

✅46.8% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 225W, a 65W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌40.6% higher power demand at 225W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 46.8% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data, 5.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2019, 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 2019, better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR Frame Generation (2023), and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $499 MSRP, and you are getting 46.8% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary 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 5700 XT 50th Anniversary still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $499 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 5700 XT 50th Anniversary Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
1080p
low	177 FPS	159 FPS
medium	162 FPS	140 FPS
high	142 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	134 FPS
medium	118 FPS	108 FPS
high	101 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	81 FPS
medium	79 FPS	69 FPS
high	66 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
1080p
low	416 FPS	307 FPS
medium	348 FPS	253 FPS
high	282 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	130 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	176 FPS
medium	226 FPS	147 FPS
high	188 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	88 FPS
medium	97 FPS	74 FPS
high	82 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	44 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
1080p
low	783 FPS	745 FPS
medium	626 FPS	596 FPS
high	522 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	559 FPS
medium	470 FPS	447 FPS
high	392 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	279 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	373 FPS
medium	313 FPS	298 FPS
high	261 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
1080p
low	775 FPS	535 FPS
medium	626 FPS	456 FPS
high	522 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	439 FPS
medium	470 FPS	376 FPS
high	392 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	265 FPS
medium	313 FPS	249 FPS
high	261 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	182 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 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

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 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1680 MHz to 1980 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,562 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary's 16,562 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 5.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 10.14 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1980 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
G3D Mark Score	17,400+5%	16,562
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+70%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+118%	10.14 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+28%	1980 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	160+18%
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 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 5700 XT 50th Anniversary 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 5700 XT 50th Anniversary 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 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	448 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
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 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). 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 5700 XT 50th Anniversary).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
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 5700 XT 50th Anniversary's 225W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
TDP	160W-29%	225W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	270mm
Height	—	110mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	108.8+48%	73.6