GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

104%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

99%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

99%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

98%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

98%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

97%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

95%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

95%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

94%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

94%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

92%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

92%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

92%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

91%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

126%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

112%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

107%

#23

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

97%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 5060	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🏆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 (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

GeForce RTX 5060 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5060 scores 20,836 and the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile reaches 20,702 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5060 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Raw compute: 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 15.62 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2497 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) with 120 Tensor cores vs 144.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	20,836	20,702
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3840	4608+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.18 TFLOPS+23%	15.62 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2497 MHz+47%	1695 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	120	144+20%
L1 Cache	3.8 MB	4.5 MB+18%
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	30	36+20%
Tensor Cores	120	144+20%

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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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 6th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 9th gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 6th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 draws 145W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile's 115W — a 23.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
TDP	145W	115W-21%
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65°C-19%	80°C
Perf/Watt	143.7	180.0+25%