GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs RTX A5500 Mobile
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 A5500 Mobile
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 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A5500 Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX A5500 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 A5500 Mobile
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 A5500 Mobile
The RTX A5500 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,120 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 and the RTX A5500 Mobile reaches 17,120 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A5500 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 7,424 (RTX A5500 Mobile). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 22.27 TFLOPS (RTX A5500 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1500 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 58 (RTX A5500 Mobile) with 136 Tensor cores vs 232.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX A5500 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,400+2% | 17,120 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352 | 7424+71% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS | 22.27 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+69% | 1500 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 136 | 232+71% |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB | 7.3 MB+70% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 58+71% |
| Tensor Cores | 136 | 232+71% |
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 A5500 Mobile 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 RTX A5500 Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX A5500 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| 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 A5500 Mobile has 16 GB. The RTX A5500 Mobile 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 4 MB (RTX A5500 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX A5500 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (RTX A5500 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX A5500 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A5500 Mobile). 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 (RTX A5500 Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX A5500 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (8th Gen) | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the RTX A5500 Mobile's 165W — a 3.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (RTX A5500 Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | RTX A5500 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-3% | 165W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 108.8+5% | 103.8 |
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