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

✅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).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 328), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌21.1% higher power demand at 115W vs 95W.

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅47.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅241.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (328 vs 96).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 95W instead of 115W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅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).

Why buy it

✅47.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅241.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (328 vs 96).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 95W instead of 115W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 328), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌21.1% higher power demand at 115W vs 95W.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 47.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 83.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, 328 vs 96 Tensor cores, and 24 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2023, 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 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. 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?

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 47.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 83.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 make more sense than RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile. The trade-off is that RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile currently gives you 83.8% higher G3D Mark and 47.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 4060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
1080p
low	167 FPS	209 FPS
medium	152 FPS	185 FPS
high	134 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	190 FPS
medium	114 FPS	160 FPS
high	99 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	97 FPS
medium	74 FPS	83 FPS
high	62 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	46 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
1080p
low	392 FPS	508 FPS
medium	334 FPS	430 FPS
high	268 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	414 FPS
medium	209 FPS	350 FPS
high	169 FPS	269 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	226 FPS
medium	98 FPS	188 FPS
high	82 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	126 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
1080p
low	812 FPS	877 FPS
medium	642 FPS	730 FPS
high	551 FPS	656 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	566 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	696 FPS
medium	443 FPS	575 FPS
high	379 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	471 FPS
medium	297 FPS	393 FPS
high	234 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	277 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
1080p
low	746 FPS	347 FPS
medium	613 FPS	310 FPS
high	536 FPS	271 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	232 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	261 FPS
medium	486 FPS	237 FPS
high	421 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	177 FPS
medium	308 FPS	154 FPS
high	285 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	97 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 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 PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 990 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 82 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,929 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile's 35,929 — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile leads by 83.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 10,496 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 35.27 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 82 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) with 96 Tensor cores vs 328.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
G3D Mark Score	19,548	35,929+84%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	10496+242%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	35.27 TFLOPS+133%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+46%	1680 MHz
ROPs	48	112+133%
TMUs	96	328+242%
L1 Cache	3 MB	10.3 MB+243%
L2 Cache	24 MB	64 MB+167%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	82+242%
Tensor Cores	96	328+242%

✨

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 PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 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

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) — a 276.5% advantage for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 64 MB (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	1024 GB/s+276%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	24 MB	64 MB+167%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC (Blackwell) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (Blackwell). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC (Blackwell)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (Blackwell)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile's 95W — a 19% difference. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 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 PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
TDP	115W	95W-17%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
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	378.2+122%