GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 4070
GeForce RTX 5060 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 5060 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 55.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-55.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+55.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell / 3nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 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 5060 Mobile and GeForce RTX 4070
GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2430 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,300 points.
GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 17,300 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 55.6%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 3 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 2430 MHz vs 2475 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,300 | 26,919+56% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 3 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 5888+28% |
| Boost Clock | 2430 MHz | 2475 MHz+2% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 384 GB/s | 504 GB/s+31% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 304mm, occupying 0 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-43% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 304mm |
| Height | 0mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 150.4+12% | 134.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $550 |
| Codename | GN22-X4 | AD104 |
| Release | January 2 2025 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #não classificado | #32 |
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