GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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 5090 Mobile

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

173%

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Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

170%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

167%

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

119%

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Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

115%

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

105%

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GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

82%

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GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

80%

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RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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100%

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 62.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 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 Laptop GPU.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+62.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-62.5%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell (2024−2025) / 4nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 5090 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.

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 990 MHz to 1515 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,280 points.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 28,280 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile leads by 62.5%. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,496 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1515 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	28,280+63%	17,400
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10496+141%	4352
Boost Clock	1515 MHz	2535 MHz+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 5090 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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)

The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+200%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	896 GB/s+250%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Blackwell) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (Blackwell) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC (Blackwell)	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (Blackwell)	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile draws 95W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 51% difference. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.