GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7900M

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 RX 7900M 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 RX 7900M: 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

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

Why buy it

✅23.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 7900M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 23.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 28.6% in PassMark G3D (22,385 vs 17,400), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 7900M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM and 72 vs 34 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon RX 7900M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7900M Technical Specifications

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

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 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 22,385 — the Radeon RX 7900M leads by 28.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7900M
G3D Mark Score	17,400	22,385+29%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	4608+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	38.52 TFLOPS+75%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+21%	2090 MHz
ROPs	48	192+300%
TMUs	136	288+112%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+43%	3 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+433%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	72+112%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation, but they get there through different ecosystems. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7900M relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can help smooth out supported games, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 7900M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7900M
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900M carries 16 GB. Radeon RX 7900M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) — a 125% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and 256-bit on the Radeon RX 7900M. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7900M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	576 GB/s+125%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+433%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7900M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7900M
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 7900M'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 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.