GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX 2000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation 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 vs RTX 2000 Ada Generation 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

✅9.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌130% higher power demand at 115W vs 50W.

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌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 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 9.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 31.1% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 14,909), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX 2000 Ada Generation 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.

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1635 MHz to 2115 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,909 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile's 14,909 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 31.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3,072 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.99 TFLOPS (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2115 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 24 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) with 96 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
G3D Mark Score	19,548+31%	14,909
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+16%	12.99 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+16%	2115 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	96
L1 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+100%	12 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	24
Tensor Cores	96	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 256 GB/s (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) — a 6.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 128-bit on the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 MB (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+6%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+100%	12 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC (Ada) (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (Ada). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC (Ada)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (Ada)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile's 50W — a 78.8% difference. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
TDP	115W	50W-57%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-14%	85
Perf/Watt	170.0	298.2+75%