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

2023

Why buy it

✅+53.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 128), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌64.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 70W.

RTX A3000 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅33.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (128 vs 96).
✅Draws 70W instead of 115W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,720 vs 19,548).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

RTX A3000 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅+53.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (128 vs 96).
✅Draws 70W instead of 115W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 128), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌64.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 70W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,720 vs 19,548).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than RTX A3000 Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 53.7% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 53.7% 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 8nm. 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 53.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTX A3000 Mobile still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX A3000 Mobile is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Benchmark Check

RTX A3000 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	167 FPS	142 FPS
medium	152 FPS	120 FPS
high	134 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	119 FPS
medium	114 FPS	100 FPS
high	99 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	43 FPS
medium	74 FPS	39 FPS
high	62 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	20 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	392 FPS	188 FPS
medium	334 FPS	149 FPS
high	268 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	129 FPS
medium	209 FPS	104 FPS
high	169 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	70 FPS
medium	98 FPS	56 FPS
high	82 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	35 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	812 FPS	572 FPS
medium	642 FPS	458 FPS
high	551 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	429 FPS
medium	443 FPS	343 FPS
high	379 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	286 FPS
medium	297 FPS	229 FPS
high	234 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	143 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	746 FPS	339 FPS
medium	613 FPS	296 FPS
high	536 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	253 FPS
medium	486 FPS	228 FPS
high	421 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	151 FPS
medium	308 FPS	130 FPS
high	285 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	82 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and RTX A3000 Mobile

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 A3000 Mobile

The RTX A3000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1230 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,720 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX A3000 Mobile's 12,720 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 53.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A3000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4,096 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 10.08 TFLOPS (RTX A3000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1230 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 32 (RTX A3000 Mobile) with 96 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A3000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	19,548+54%	12,720
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	4096+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+50%	10.08 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+100%	1230 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	128+33%
L1 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	32+33%
Tensor Cores	96	128+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 RTX A3000 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX A3000 Mobile supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A3000 Mobile
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	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (RTX A3000 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A3000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A3000 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+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 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A3000 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 (Decode) (RTX A3000 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A3000 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX A3000 Mobile's 70W — a 48.6% difference. The RTX A3000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (RTX A3000 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A3000 Mobile
TDP	115W	70W-39%
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-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0	181.7+7%