GeForce RTX 4060 vs T1200 Mobile

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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T1200 Mobile

2021Core: 855 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+150.5%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

T1200 Mobile

4 GB 95

7,805

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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.

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

✅+150.5% 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).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌21.1% higher power demand at 115W vs 95W.

T1200 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 95W instead of 115W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,805 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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

T1200 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅+150.5% 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).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 95W instead of 115W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌21.1% higher power demand at 115W vs 95W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,805 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 T1200 Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 7,805 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while T1200 Mobile is a 2021 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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, 150.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and 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 leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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 150.5% 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 T1200 Mobile still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. T1200 Mobile is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. 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

T1200 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	T1200 Mobile
1080p
low	167 FPS	99 FPS
medium	152 FPS	86 FPS
high	134 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	89 FPS
medium	114 FPS	77 FPS
high	99 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	28 FPS
medium	74 FPS	27 FPS
high	62 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	T1200 Mobile
1080p
low	392 FPS	124 FPS
medium	334 FPS	87 FPS
high	268 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	82 FPS
medium	209 FPS	49 FPS
high	169 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	38 FPS
medium	98 FPS	25 FPS
high	82 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	T1200 Mobile
1080p
low	812 FPS	351 FPS
medium	642 FPS	281 FPS
high	551 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	263 FPS
medium	443 FPS	211 FPS
high	379 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	176 FPS
medium	297 FPS	140 FPS
high	234 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	84 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	T1200 Mobile
1080p
low	746 FPS	166 FPS
medium	613 FPS	135 FPS
high	536 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	120 FPS
medium	486 FPS	99 FPS
high	421 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	69 FPS
medium	308 FPS	55 FPS
high	285 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	32 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and T1200 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.

T1200 Mobile

The T1200 Mobile is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 855 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,805 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the T1200 Mobile's 7,805 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 150.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the T1200 Mobile uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1,024 (T1200 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	T1200 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	19,548+150%	7,805
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3072+200%	1024
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+73%	1425 MHz

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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 T1200 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The T1200 Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	T1200 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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the T1200 Mobile has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	T1200 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.1 (T1200 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	T1200 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
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 6.0 (T1200 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1200 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	T1200 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the T1200 Mobile's 95W — a 19% difference. The T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (T1200 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	T1200 Mobile
TDP	115W	95W-17%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+107%	82.2