GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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 4000 Ada Generation 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 4000 Ada Generation: 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

✅24.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 24,046).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
❌128.6% higher power demand at 160W vs 70W.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅+38.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅41.2% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 136).
✅Draws 70W instead of 160W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

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 24.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward RTX 4000 Ada Generation instead at 24,046 vs 17,400, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

RTX 4000 Ada Generation is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 48 vs 34 ray-tracing units. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

RTX 4000 Ada Generation makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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 4000 Ada Generation

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,046 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation's 24,046 — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation leads by 38.2%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 6,144 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 26.73 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 48 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) with 136 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	17,400	24,046+38%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	6144+41%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	26.73 TFLOPS+21%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+63%	1560 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	192+41%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	6 MB+40%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	48+41%
Tensor Cores	136	192+41%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 360 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) — a 40.6% advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and 160-bit on the RTX 4000 Ada Generation. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6 ECC
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	360 GB/s+41%
Bus Width	128-bit	160-bit+25%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (RTX 4000 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 4000 Ada Generation
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 (3x) (RTX 4000 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 4000 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	8th Gen NVENC (3x)
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 4000 Ada Generation's 70W — a 78.3% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 750W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
TDP	160W	70W-56%
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	Mobile	1x 8-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	108.8	343.5+216%