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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅+179.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Tesla M6

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,225 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Tesla M6

2015

Why buy it

✅+179.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,225 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Tesla M6?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 6,225 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Tesla M6 is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 179.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 179.5% higher G3D Mark. Tesla M6 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Tesla M6 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Tesla M6 is 2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 6,225 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Tesla M6 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla M6
1080p
low	177 FPS	104 FPS
medium	162 FPS	90 FPS
high	142 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	91 FPS
medium	118 FPS	80 FPS
high	101 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	29 FPS
medium	79 FPS	27 FPS
high	66 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla M6
1080p
low	409 FPS	213 FPS
medium	344 FPS	175 FPS
high	280 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	159 FPS
medium	217 FPS	126 FPS
high	180 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	86 FPS
medium	91 FPS	69 FPS
high	76 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla M6
1080p
low	783 FPS	280 FPS
medium	626 FPS	224 FPS
high	522 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	140 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	210 FPS
medium	470 FPS	168 FPS
high	392 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	140 FPS
medium	313 FPS	112 FPS
high	261 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	70 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla M6
1080p
low	775 FPS	182 FPS
medium	626 FPS	148 FPS
high	522 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	131 FPS
medium	470 FPS	109 FPS
high	392 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	77 FPS
medium	313 FPS	60 FPS
high	261 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and Tesla M6

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.

Tesla M6

The Tesla M6 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,225 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Tesla M6's 6,225 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 179.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Tesla M6 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,536 (Tesla M6). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3.625 TFLOPS (Tesla M6). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1180 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla M6
G3D Mark Score	17,400+180%	6,225
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4352+183%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+509%	3.625 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+115%	1180 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136+42%	96
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+668%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 Tesla M6 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 Tesla M6 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla M6
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M6 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Tesla M6) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla M6
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (Tesla M6). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla M6
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M6). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla M6
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Tesla M6's 100W — a 46.2% difference. The Tesla M6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Tesla M6). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.