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

✅+127.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,658 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅+127.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,658 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon RX 780?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 7,658 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 780 is a 2024 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 127.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 $499 MSRP, and you are getting 127.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 780 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 780 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon RX 780 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon RX 780 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $499 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU currently gives you 127.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 780 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 780 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	177 FPS	159 FPS
medium	162 FPS	148 FPS
high	142 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	138 FPS
medium	118 FPS	118 FPS
high	101 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	66 FPS
medium	79 FPS	57 FPS
high	66 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	41 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	409 FPS	345 FPS
medium	344 FPS	276 FPS
high	280 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	258 FPS
medium	217 FPS	207 FPS
high	180 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	163 FPS
medium	91 FPS	133 FPS
high	76 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	783 FPS	345 FPS
medium	626 FPS	276 FPS
high	522 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	258 FPS
medium	470 FPS	207 FPS
high	392 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	172 FPS
medium	313 FPS	138 FPS
high	261 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	86 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	775 FPS	345 FPS
medium	626 FPS	276 FPS
high	522 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	258 FPS
medium	470 FPS	207 FPS
high	392 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	163 FPS
medium	313 FPS	138 FPS
high	261 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	86 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 780

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 780

The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon RX 780's 7,658 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 127.2%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 780 uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 780). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 60 (Radeon RX 780) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 780
G3D Mark Score	17,400+127%	7,658
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352+13%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+63%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+9%	2335 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	136	240+76%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+473%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	60+76%

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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 780 relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 780 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 780
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 780 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 System. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 780
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
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 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 780
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 780
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 780's 180W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Radeon RX 780). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.