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

✅+343.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅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 26.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌146.2% higher power demand at 160W vs 65W.

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 160W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,922 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅+343.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅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 26.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 160W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌146.2% higher power demand at 160W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,922 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 3,922 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 Vega M GL / 870 is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, 343.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. 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 the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 343.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is 2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 3,922 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 Vega M GL / 870 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	177 FPS	76 FPS
medium	162 FPS	65 FPS
high	142 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	68 FPS
medium	118 FPS	58 FPS
high	101 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	24 FPS
medium	79 FPS	23 FPS
high	66 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	416 FPS	110 FPS
medium	348 FPS	76 FPS
high	282 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	75 FPS
medium	226 FPS	45 FPS
high	188 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	34 FPS
medium	97 FPS	23 FPS
high	82 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	783 FPS	176 FPS
medium	626 FPS	141 FPS
high	522 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	132 FPS
medium	470 FPS	106 FPS
high	392 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	88 FPS
medium	313 FPS	71 FPS
high	261 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	44 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	775 FPS	128 FPS
medium	626 FPS	104 FPS
high	522 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	97 FPS
medium	470 FPS	80 FPS
high	392 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	57 FPS
medium	313 FPS	45 FPS
high	261 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	27 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 Vega M GL / 870

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 Vega M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 3,922 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 343.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
G3D Mark Score	17,400+344%	3,922
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Vega
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4352+240%	1280
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+151%	1011 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 Vega M GL / 870 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 Vega M GL / 870 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 Vega M GL / 870
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
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 Vega M GL / 870 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — a 42.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 1024-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s+43%	179.2 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	1024-bit+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 84.4% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.