GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 4060
GeForce RTX 4090 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 4090 Mobile
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 38.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+38.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-38.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 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 4090 Mobile 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 4090 Mobile and GeForce RTX 4060
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1335 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,048 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 27,048 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile leads by 38.4%. The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 32.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 76 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 304 Tensor cores vs 96.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 27,048+38% | 19,548 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 9728+217% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 32.98 TFLOPS+118% | 15.11 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1695 MHz | 2460 MHz+45% |
| ROPs | 112+133% | 48 |
| TMUs | 304+217% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 9.5 MB+217% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 76+217% | 24 |
| Tensor Cores | 304+217% | 96 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 111.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s+112% | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 4.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 115W-4% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 73°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 225.4+33% | 170.0 |
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