GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
GeForce RTX 5090 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 5090 Mobile
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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 24.9% 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 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+24.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-24.9%) |
| 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 28,280 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile leads by 24.9%. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,496 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1515 MHz vs 2535 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,280+25% | 22,651 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 10496+141% | 4352 |
| Boost Clock | 1515 MHz | 2535 MHz+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5090 Mobile comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 211.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 896 GB/s+211% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Blackwell) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (Blackwell) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Blackwell) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Blackwell) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile draws 95W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 51% difference. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W-41% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 297.7+110% | 141.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $380 |
| Codename | GN22-X11 | AD106 |
| Release | January 2 2025 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #não classificado | #59 |
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