GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 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 PRO 5000 Blackwell 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 PRO 5000 Blackwell 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

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 328), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌68.4% higher power demand at 160W vs 95W.

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅25.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅141.2% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (328 vs 136).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 95W instead of 160W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 25.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 106.5% in PassMark G3D (35,929 vs 17,400), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 24 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, 82 vs 34 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 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 PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 990 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 82 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,929 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile's 35,929 — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile leads by 106.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 10,496 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 35.27 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 82 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) with 136 Tensor cores vs 328.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
G3D Mark Score	17,400	35,929+106%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	10496+141%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	35.27 TFLOPS+60%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+51%	1680 MHz
ROPs	48	112+133%
TMUs	136	328+141%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	10.3 MB+140%
L2 Cache	32 MB	64 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	82+141%
Tensor Cores	136	328+141%

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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 PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
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)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile carries 24 GB. RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile gives you 200% 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 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) — a 300% advantage for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and 384-bit on the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 64 MB (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	1024 GB/s+300%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	32 MB	64 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 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 PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (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 NVENC (Blackwell) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (Blackwell). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC (Blackwell)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC (Blackwell)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile's 95W — a 51% difference. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.