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 5060 vs RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 5060 vs RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile: 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 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).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (120 vs 232), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌31.8% higher power demand at 145W vs 110W.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅9.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅93.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (232 vs 120).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 110W instead of 145W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 9.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 6.4% in PassMark G3D (22,167 vs 20,836), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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. RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 5060 vs RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile Technical Specifications

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

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.

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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%

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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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5060 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile carries 12 GB. RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. 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. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 5060 and 192-bit on the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile. 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%

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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

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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

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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%

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Value Analysis

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
MSRP	$299	—
Codename	GB206	AD104
Release	May 19 2025	March 21 2023
Ranking	#69	#64

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