GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs RTX 3000 Ada Generation La...

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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU: 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

✅5.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 144), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅5.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (144 vs 136).
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 5.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 9.8% in PassMark G3D (17,400 vs 15,848), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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.

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,848 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 15,848 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 9.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4,608 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 15.62 TFLOPS (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 36 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) with 136 Tensor cores vs 144.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	17,400+10%	15,848
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	4608+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+41%	15.62 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+27%	2000 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	136	144+6%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	4.5 MB+5%
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	36+6%
Tensor Cores	136	144+6%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and 128-bit on the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	256 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). 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 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). 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 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 115W — a 32.7% difference. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.