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

✅+995.7% 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

❌255.6% higher power demand at 160W vs 45W.

Radeon Vega 9

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 160W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,588 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: 2021-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 Vega 9

2021

Why buy it

✅+995.7% 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

✅Draws 45W instead of 160W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌255.6% higher power demand at 160W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,588 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: 2021-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 Vega 9?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 1,588 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Vega 9 is a 2021 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 2021, 995.7% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 995.7% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. 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 Vega 9 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Radeon Vega 9 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Vega 9 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear 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 Vega 9 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 9
1080p
low	177 FPS	28 FPS
medium	162 FPS	20 FPS
high	142 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	21 FPS
medium	118 FPS	13 FPS
high	101 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	9 FPS
medium	79 FPS	6 FPS
high	66 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 9
1080p
low	416 FPS	71 FPS
medium	348 FPS	50 FPS
high	282 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	48 FPS
medium	226 FPS	26 FPS
high	188 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	23 FPS
medium	97 FPS	14 FPS
high	82 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	8 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Open Radeon Vega 9

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 9
1080p
low	783 FPS	71 FPS
medium	626 FPS	57 FPS
high	522 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	54 FPS
medium	470 FPS	43 FPS
high	392 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	36 FPS
medium	313 FPS	29 FPS
high	261 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	18 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Open Radeon Vega 9

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 9
1080p
low	775 FPS	71 FPS
medium	626 FPS	57 FPS
high	522 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	54 FPS
medium	470 FPS	43 FPS
high	392 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	36 FPS
medium	313 FPS	29 FPS
high	261 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	18 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Open Radeon Vega 9

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and Radeon Vega 9

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 Vega 9

The Radeon Vega 9 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,588 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon Vega 9's 1,588 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 995.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Vega 9 uses GCN 5.1, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 9). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 9). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 9
G3D Mark Score	17,400+996%	1,588
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 5.1
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+871%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+1196%	1.702 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+33%	1900 MHz
ROPs	48+500%	8
TMUs	136+386%	28

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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 Vega 9 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 Vega 9 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 9
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 Vega 9 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 9
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 9). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 9
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega 9). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon Vega 9).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 9
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon Vega 9's 45W — a 112.2% difference. The Radeon Vega 9 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 9). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.