GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile

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 500 Ada Generation Mobile 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 500 Ada Generation Mobile: 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

✅64.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅112.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (136 vs 64).

Trade-offs

❌357.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 35W.

RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 160W, a 125W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (64 vs 136), which can reduce FPS gains in supported 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 64.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 55.9% in PassMark G3D (17,400 vs 11,162), 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: 34 vs 16 ray-tracing units. 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 500 Ada Generation Mobile 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 500 Ada Generation Mobile

The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 26 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 2025 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,162 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile's 11,162 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 55.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,048 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8.294 TFLOPS (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2025 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 16 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) with 136 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
G3D Mark Score	17,400+56%	11,162
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352+113%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+166%	8.294 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+25%	2025 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	136+113%	64
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+115%	2 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+167%	12 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34+113%	16
Tensor Cores	136+113%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 128 GB/s (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and 64-bit on the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 MB (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s+100%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+167%	12 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (12_2) (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile's 35W — a 128.2% difference. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.