RADEON 9600SE 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. The RADEON 9600SE is positioned at rank #723 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 RADEON 9600SE

#713

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

25850%

#715

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

23433%

#716

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

23371%

#720

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

21252%

#721

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

21107%

#723

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

100%

#724

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

95%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

90%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

88%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

86%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

81%

#730

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

79%

#731

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

79%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

71%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

71%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

69%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

52%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

48%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

48%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

#19

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 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 64344.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9600SE.

Insight	RADEON 9600SE	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-64344.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+64344.4%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 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 4060 Laptop GPU 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.

RADEON 9600SE Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9600SE and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

RADEON 9600SE

The RADEON 9600SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 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 RADEON 9600SE scores 27 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 64344.4%. The RADEON 9600SE is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON 9600SE) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600SE) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RADEON 9600SE) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 136.

Feature	RADEON 9600SE	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	27	17,400+64344%
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	4352+70%
Compute (TFLOPS)	14.85 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+49%
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+14%	2535 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+18%	136
L2 Cache	8 MB	32 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores	40+18%	34

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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 RADEON 9600SE lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	RADEON 9600SE	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	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 9600SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9600SE) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9600SE	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	8 GB+1500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	8 MB	32 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0 (RADEON 9600SE) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.4. OpenGL: 2.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	RADEON 9600SE	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	9.0	12 Ultimate+33%
Vulkan	N/A	1.4
OpenGL	2.0	4.6+130%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (RADEON 9600SE) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: None vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (RADEON 9600SE) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	RADEON 9600SE	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	None	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	None	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9600SE draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 97.7% difference. The RADEON 9600SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9600SE) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 60 vs 80°C.

Feature	RADEON 9600SE	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP	55W-66%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-46%	650W
Power Connector	Legacy	Mobile
Length	168mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	60-25%	80°C
Perf/Watt	0.5	108.8+21660%