GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 4090 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 vs GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 4090 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

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 304), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅54.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅216.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (304 vs 96).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 54.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 38.4% in PassMark G3D (27,048 vs 19,548), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, a 4nm process instead of 5nm, and 76 vs 24 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 4060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and strong 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1335 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,048 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile's 27,048 — the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile leads by 38.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 32.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 76 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) with 96 Tensor cores vs 304.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	19,548	27,048+38%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3072	9728+217%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	32.98 TFLOPS+118%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+45%	1695 MHz
ROPs	48	112+133%
TMUs	96	304+217%
L1 Cache	3 MB	9.5 MB+217%
L2 Cache	24 MB	64 MB+167%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	76+217%
Tensor Cores	96	304+217%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile carries 16 GB. GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 576 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) — a 111.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	576 GB/s+112%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB	64 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile's 120W — a 4.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
TDP	115W-4%	120W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0	225.4+33%