RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
VS
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

NVIDIA

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2023Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

2025Core: 2407 MHzBoost: 2572 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

#15
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
183%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
162%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

#28
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB
MSRP: $269|Avg: $318
111%
#29
Radeon RX 6700 XT
MSRP: $479|Avg: $230
111%
#30
GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP: $329|Avg: $289
111%
#31
Radeon RX 7400
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
110%
#32
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
110%
#33
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
108%
#34
Radeon RX 5300
MSRP: $129|Avg: $50
106%
#35
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
105%
#36
Radeon RX 6400
MSRP: $159|Avg: $139
105%
#37
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
MSRP: $599|Avg: $330
105%
#38
Arc A750
MSRP: $289|Avg: $229
104%
#39
Radeon RX 6800
MSRP: $579|Avg: $370
103%
#40
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $280
102%
#41
Radeon RX 6750 XT
MSRP: $549|Avg: $320
101%
#42
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP: $799|Avg: $590
101%
#43
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $429|Avg: $429
100%
#44
GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
99%
#45
Radeon RX 7600 XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
98%
#46
GeForce RTX 2050
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
97%
#47
GeForce RTX 3080
MSRP: $699|Avg: $400
97%
#48
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $499|Avg: $449
95%
#49
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
MSRP: $549|Avg: $540
95%
#50
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
MSRP: $599|Avg: $600
94%
#51
Radeon RX 7800 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $490
93%
#52
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $340
93%
#53
GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP: $599|Avg: $550
92%
#54
Radeon RX 7650 GRE
MSRP: $279|Avg: $380
92%
#55
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
MSRP: $470|Avg: $120
91%
#56
Arc A770
MSRP: $349|Avg: $280
90%
#57
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
MSRP: $289|Avg: $423
90%
#58
Arc A380
MSRP: $149|Avg: $119
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.

InsightRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

NVIDIA

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,119 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,770 points. Launch price was $429.

Graphics Performance

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 22,119 and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB reaches 22,770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Raw compute: 26.73 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2572 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) with 192 Tensor cores vs 144.

FeatureRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
G3D Mark Score
22,119
22,770+3%
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Blackwell 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
6144+33%
4608
Compute (TFLOPS)
26.73 TFLOPS+13%
23.7 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2572 MHz+54%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
192+33%
144
L1 Cache
6 MB+33%
4.5 MB
L2 Cache
48 MB+50%
32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
48+33%
36
Tensor Cores
192+33%
144

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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 5060 Ti 16GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
VRAM Capacity
12 GB
16 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth
432 GB/s
448 GB/s+4%
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
48 MB+50%
32 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB).

FeatureRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Encoder
NVENC 8th Gen
NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder
NVDEC 5th Gen
NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs
AV1,H.265,H.264
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 110W versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB's 180W — a 48.3% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 150W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 68°C.

FeatureRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
TDP
110W-39%
180W
Recommended PSU
150W-77%
650W
Power Connector
Mobile
8-pin
Length
241mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85
68°C-20%
Perf/Watt
201.1+59%
126.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).

FeatureRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
MSRP
$429
Avg Price (30d)
$429
Codename
AD104
GB206
Release
August 9 2023
April 16 2025
Ranking
#47
#55