GeForce RTX 5060 vs RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
GeForce RTX 5060
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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
Performance Per Dollar RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.4% 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.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5060 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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 5060 and RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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.
RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,167 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5060 scores 20,836 versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile's 22,167 — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile leads by 6.4%. The GeForce RTX 5060 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 7,424 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 24.72 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 2497 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 58 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) with 120 Tensor cores vs 232.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,836 | 22,167+6% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 7424+93% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.18 TFLOPS | 24.72 TFLOPS+29% |
| Boost Clock | 2497 MHz+50% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 80+67% |
| TMUs | 120 | 232+93% |
| L1 Cache | 3.8 MB | 7.3 MB+92% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB | 48 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 58+93% |
| Tensor Cores | 120 | 232+93% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 5060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile has 12 GB. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+4% | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB | 48 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5060 draws 145W versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile's 110W — a 27.5% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 150W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 145W | 110W-24% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 150W-67% |
| 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 | 201.5+40% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | — |
| Codename | GB206 | AD104 |
| Release | May 19 2025 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #69 | #64 |
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