GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A4000 Mobile

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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NVIDIA

RTX A4000 Mobile

2021Core: 1140 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A4000 Mobile Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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 A4000 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 RTX A4000 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

  • +32.2% 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than RTX A4000 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 160), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX A4000 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

  • 0.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 66.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (160 vs 96).

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,782 vs 19,548).
  • 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?
RTX A4000 Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 4060 instead at 19,548 vs 14,782, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
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 A4000 Mobile is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
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 A4000 Mobile still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A4000 Mobile Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

RTX A4000 Mobile

The RTX A4000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,782 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX A4000 Mobile's 14,782 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 32.2%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A4000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 5,120 (RTX A4000 Mobile). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 17.2 TFLOPS (RTX A4000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 40 (RTX A4000 Mobile) with 96 Tensor cores vs 160.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A4000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score
19,548+32%
14,782
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Ampere
Process Node
5 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3072
5120+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS
17.2 TFLOPS+14%
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+46%
1680 MHz
ROPs
48
80+67%
TMUs
96
160+67%
L1 Cache
3 MB
5 MB+67%
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
24
40+67%
Tensor Cores
96
160+67%

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 A4000 Mobile does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTX A4000 Mobile supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A4000 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 ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 128-bit on the RTX A4000 Mobile. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A4000 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 A4000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A4000 Mobile
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
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 A4000 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 A4000 Mobile).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A4000 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 A4000 Mobile's 115W — a 0% difference. The RTX A4000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (RTX A4000 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A4000 Mobile
TDP
115W
115W
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+32%
128.5
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RTX A4000 Mobile
MSRP
$299
Codename
AD107
GA104
Release
May 18 2023
April 12 2021
Ranking
#84
#159

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