GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs RTX 2000 Ada Generation
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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About G3D Mark
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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation
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 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX 2000 Ada Generation offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation
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.
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 2130 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 22 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,147 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 and the RTX 2000 Ada Generation reaches 17,147 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,816 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 TFLOPS (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2130 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 22 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) with 136 Tensor cores vs 88.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,400+1% | 17,147 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+55% | 2816 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS+84% | 12 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+19% | 2130 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 136+55% | 88 |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB+54% | 2.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34+55% | 22 |
| Tensor Cores | 136+55% | 88 |
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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the RTX 2000 Ada Generation is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation has 16 GB. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 MB (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (8th Gen) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| 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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation's 70W — a 78.3% difference. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 70W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 167mm |
| Height | — | 68mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 108.8 | 245.0+125% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $625 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $750 |
| Codename | AD106 | AD107 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | February 12 2024 |
| Ranking | #59 | #107 |
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