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 4070 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 5060 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 5060: 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 4070 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅1.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (144 vs 120).
✅Draws 115W instead of 145W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 69.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (120 vs 144), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌26.1% higher power demand at 145W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 5060 instead at 20,836 vs 20,702, 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 5060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 5060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 5060 Technical Specifications

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

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5060 is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5060 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 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. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 5060.

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

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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%

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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

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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

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5060 (2025 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP	—	$299
Codename	AD106	GB206
Release	January 3 2023	May 19 2025
Ranking	#83	#69

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