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

✅+47.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 250W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).

Tesla P40

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,808 vs 17,400).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Tesla P40

2016

Why buy it

✅+47.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 250W, a 90W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,808 vs 17,400).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Tesla P40?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 11,808 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Tesla P40 is a 2016 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 2016, 47.4% more raw performance headroom, 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, and a 5nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $5,699 MSRP, and you are getting 47.4% higher G3D Mark. Tesla P40 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Tesla P40 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Tesla P40 is 2016 hardware with 24 GB of VRAM, 11,808 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 P40 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla P40
1080p
low	177 FPS	243 FPS
medium	162 FPS	230 FPS
high	142 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	224 FPS
medium	118 FPS	189 FPS
high	101 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	120 FPS
medium	79 FPS	99 FPS
high	66 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	67 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla P40
1080p
low	409 FPS	326 FPS
medium	344 FPS	281 FPS
high	280 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	213 FPS
medium	217 FPS	179 FPS
high	180 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	103 FPS
medium	91 FPS	84 FPS
high	76 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	54 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla P40
1080p
low	783 FPS	531 FPS
medium	626 FPS	425 FPS
high	522 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	399 FPS
medium	470 FPS	319 FPS
high	392 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	266 FPS
medium	313 FPS	213 FPS
high	261 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	133 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla P40
1080p
low	775 FPS	473 FPS
medium	626 FPS	420 FPS
high	522 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	374 FPS
medium	470 FPS	319 FPS
high	392 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	240 FPS
medium	313 FPS	213 FPS
high	261 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	133 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 P40

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 P40

The Tesla P40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,808 points. Launch price was $5,699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Tesla P40's 11,808 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 47.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Tesla P40 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3,840 (Tesla P40). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla P40
G3D Mark Score	17,400+47%	11,808
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4352+13%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+88%	11.76 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+66%	1531 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	136	240+76%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+207%	1.4 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+967%	3 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 P40 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 P40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla P40
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 P40 has 24 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 200% 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 3 MB (Tesla P40) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla P40
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+967%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Tesla P40). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla P40
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla P40
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Tesla P40's 250W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Tesla P40). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Tesla P40
TDP	160W-36%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	108.8+131%	47.2