GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 5060
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 5060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile and GeForce RTX 5060
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,702 points.
GeForce RTX 5060
The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile scores 20,702 and the GeForce RTX 5060 reaches 20,836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5060 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060). Raw compute: 15.62 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 2497 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 5060) with 144 Tensor cores vs 120.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,702 | 20,836 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+20% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.62 TFLOPS | 19.18 TFLOPS+23% |
| Boost Clock | 1695 MHz | 2497 MHz+47% |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+20% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+18% | 3.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+20% | 30 |
| Tensor Cores | 144+20% | 120 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 GeForce RTX 5060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce RTX 5060 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 448 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 6th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | NVENC 9th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 6th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 5060's 145W — a 23.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-21% | 145W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 450W-31% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 65°C-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 180.0+25% | 143.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $299 |
| Codename | AD106 | GB206 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | May 19 2025 |
| Ranking | #83 | #69 |
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