GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 9060
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 9060.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and Radeon RX 9060
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 9060
The Radeon RX 9060 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 5 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2990 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,121 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 and the Radeon RX 9060 reaches 17,121 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 9060 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 9060). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 21.43 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2990 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 28 (Radeon RX 9060) with 136 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,400+2% | 17,121 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+143% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS+3% | 21.43 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz | 2990 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 136+21% | 112 |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34+21% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon RX 9060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 9060 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 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060) — a 12.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 9060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 9060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 288 GB/s+13% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (8th Gen) | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 9060's 132W — a 19.2% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 450W (Radeon RX 9060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 132W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 450W-31% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 108.8 | 129.7+19% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 9060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $249 |
| Codename | AD106 | Navi 44 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | August 5 2025 |
| Ranking | #59 | #111 |
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