GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU: 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).
✅Draws 115W instead of 175W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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 400), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅46.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅316.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (400 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).
❌52.2% higher power demand at 175W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 46.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 19.5% in PassMark G3D (23,356 vs 19,548), 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 because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

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. RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,356 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 23,356 — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU leads by 19.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12,800 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 100 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) with 96 Tensor cores vs 400.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	19,548	23,356+19%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	12800+317%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	65.28 TFLOPS+332%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2550 MHz+4%
ROPs	48	176+267%
TMUs	96	400+317%
L1 Cache	3 MB	12.5 MB+317%
L2 Cache	24 MB	72 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	100+317%
Tensor Cores	96	400+317%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4060 stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU carries 16 GB. RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — a 111.8% advantage for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 256-bit on the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 72 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6 ECC
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	576 GB/s+112%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB	72 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 8th gen (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 175W — a 41.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 175W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
TDP	115W-34%	175W
Recommended PSU	550W	175W-68%
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+27%	133.5