GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX 5000 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 5000 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 5000 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

✅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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅50.2% 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?

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 50.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 19.6% in PassMark G3D (23,379 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 Mobile still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX 5000 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 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

The RTX 5000 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 1425 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,379 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile's 23,379 — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile leads by 19.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 9,728 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 41.15 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1575 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 76 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile) with 96 Tensor cores vs 304.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile
G3D Mark Score	19,548	23,379+20%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	9728+217%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	41.15 TFLOPS+172%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+56%	1575 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, but the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile 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 Mobile 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 Mobile
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 Mobile carries 16 GB. RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile) — a 111.8% advantage for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 256-bit on the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 64 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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 Ultimate (RTX 5000 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 5000 Ada Generation Mobile
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 Mobile). 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 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile
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 Mobile's 115W — a 0% difference. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 175W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile
TDP	115W	115W
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	203.3+20%